75217 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 75217 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 75217 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 75217 is 4.2%.
| Population | 87,154 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.95% |
| Population Density | 3,319 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,795 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,384 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $362,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 49.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 82.14% |
75217 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 48,624 | 36.93% |
| Black | 17,321 | 13.16% |
| Hispanic | 64,885 | 49.28% |
| Asian | 293 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 519 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.01% |
75217 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 347 | 1.99% |
| Black | 2,592 | 14.85% |
| Hispanic | 14,419 | 82.58% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
75217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,700 | 7.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,646 | 6.87% |
| High School Diploma | 11,391 | 47.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 997 | 4.16% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,079 | 8.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,368 | 18.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,269 | 5.3% |
| Masters Degree | 393 | 1.64% |
| Professional Degree | 90 | 0.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14 | 0.06% |