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Zip Code 78102

TX · Population: 26,887

C
45/100
36
D
Safety
45
C
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
Zip 78102, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78102

Zip code 78102 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 26,887 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 45/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

The median household income here is $51,147, with home values near $113,200 and rents around $991/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$51,147
Home Value
$113,200
Rent
$991/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
10.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
65.5%
Rent Burden
23.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety36DLower crime = higher score
Affordability45CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall45CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).