78238 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 78238 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78238 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78238 is 4.1%.
| Population | 25,900 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.73% |
| Population Density | 2,780 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,688 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,589 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $338,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 50.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 76.13% |
78238 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,316 | 42.04% |
| Black | 1,260 | 3.46% |
| Hispanic | 18,424 | 50.57% |
| Asian | 1,207 | 3.31% |
| Native American | 214 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.04% |
78238 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 822 | 11.17% |
| Black | 517 | 7.03% |
| Hispanic | 5,759 | 78.27% |
| Asian | 236 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.22% |
78238 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,316 | 9.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,795 | 12.66% |
| High School Diploma | 3,672 | 25.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 426 | 3% |
| GED or Alternate | 870 | 6.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,634 | 25.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,456 | 10.27% |
| Masters Degree | 622 | 4.39% |
| Professional Degree | 269 | 1.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 119 | 0.84% |