78542 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 78542 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78542 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78542 is 4.2%.
| Population | 83,925 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.59% |
| Population Density | 602 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,198 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,985 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $380,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 59.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.63% |
78542 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 53,150 | 39.58% |
| Black | 673 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 80,178 | 59.7% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 64 | 0.05% |
78542 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3 | 0.16% |
| Black | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,876 | 99.73% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,251 | 6.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,674 | 13.97% |
| High School Diploma | 6,862 | 35.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 451 | 2.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,887 | 9.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,940 | 20.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,178 | 6.15% |
| Masters Degree | 684 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 128 | 0.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 84 | 0.44% |