78223 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 78223 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78223 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78223 is 4.2%.
| Population | 55,063 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.14% |
| Population Density | 1,282 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,766 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,338 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $390,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 51.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 84.53% |
78223 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,030 | 43.02% |
| Black | 3,100 | 3.81% |
| Hispanic | 42,264 | 51.91% |
| Asian | 672 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 355 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78223 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 586 | 9.48% |
| Black | 264 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 5,289 | 85.53% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78223 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,418 | 10.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,111 | 9.11% |
| High School Diploma | 8,296 | 35.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 890 | 3.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,729 | 11.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,426 | 19.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,568 | 6.77% |
| Masters Degree | 580 | 2.5% |
| Professional Degree | 81 | 0.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 79 | 0.34% |