78219 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 78219 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78219 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78219 is 4.1%.
| Population | 16,442 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.44% |
| Population Density | 1,145 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,058 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,967 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $787,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 40.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 66.78% |
78219 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,000 | 34.07% |
| Black | 4,803 | 23.38% |
| Hispanic | 8,265 | 40.23% |
| Asian | 303 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78219 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 120 | 6.9% |
| Black | 412 | 23.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,188 | 68.35% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.12% |
78219 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 742 | 10.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 669 | 9.77% |
| High School Diploma | 2,023 | 29.55% |
| No High School Diploma | 282 | 4.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 458 | 6.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,544 | 22.55% |
| Associates Degree | 862 | 12.59% |
| Masters Degree | 229 | 3.34% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 0.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |