78217 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 78217 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78217 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78217 is 4.1%.
| Population | 32,152 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.99% |
| Population Density | 3,237 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,743 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,122 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $527,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 47.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 66.14% |
78217 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,973 | 47.25% |
| Black | 3,735 | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 17,646 | 41.74% |
| Asian | 753 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 124 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
78217 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 789 | 18.2% |
| Black | 502 | 11.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,958 | 68.25% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
78217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,683 | 8.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,696 | 19.5% |
| High School Diploma | 4,605 | 24.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 163 | 0.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 930 | 4.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,409 | 23.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,785 | 9.42% |
| Masters Degree | 1,253 | 6.61% |
| Professional Degree | 293 | 1.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 139 | 0.73% |