78242 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 78242 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78242 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78242 is 4.1%.
| Population | 36,404 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.60% |
| Population Density | 4,655 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,966 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,073 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $238,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.03% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 92.51% |
78242 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,843 | 40.68% |
| Black | 1,052 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 30,085 | 56.03% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 594 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
78242 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 221 | 4.04% |
| Black | 133 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 5,088 | 93.03% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.07% |
78242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,233 | 10.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 709 | 6.07% |
| High School Diploma | 4,912 | 42.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 348 | 2.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,218 | 10.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,310 | 19.78% |
| Associates Degree | 761 | 6.51% |
| Masters Degree | 114 | 0.98% |
| Professional Degree | 57 | 0.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19 | 0.16% |