78221 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 78221 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78221 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78221 is 4.1%.
| Population | 40,272 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.26% |
| Population Density | 1,227 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,840 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,115 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $340,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.77% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 94.55% |
78221 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,234 | 43.17% |
| Black | 490 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 37,093 | 54.77% |
| Asian | 348 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 558 | 0.82% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78221 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 466 | 4.1% |
| Black | 93 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 10,783 | 94.8% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,473 | 9.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 901 | 6.09% |
| High School Diploma | 5,730 | 38.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 614 | 4.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,911 | 12.93% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,981 | 20.17% |
| Associates Degree | 884 | 5.98% |
| Masters Degree | 231 | 1.56% |
| Professional Degree | 39 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19 | 0.13% |