Zip Code 78215

TX · Population: 3,231

C
42/100
31
D
Safety
38
D
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78215

Zip code 78215 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 3,231 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $461,300 and median rent of $1,707/month against a median income of $77,725. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

The community is highly educated — 70.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average.

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
$77,725
Home Value
$461,300
Rent
$1,707/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
70.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
4.4%
Rent Burden
26.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).