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Zip Code 78212

TX · Population: 26,911

C+
54/100
44
C
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
Zip 78212, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78212

Zip code 78212 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 26,911 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $58,029, with home values near $269,100 and rents around $1,046/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 38.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.4% 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
$58,029
Home Value
$269,100
Rent
$1,046/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
38.1%
Unemployment
6.4%
Owner-Occupied
45.9%
Rent Burden
21.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety44CLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+Weighted 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).