Zip Code 78229

TX · Population: 34,082

D
34/100
31
D
Safety
8
F
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 78229, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78229

Zip code 78229 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 34,082 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 34/100), 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 $178,500 and median rent of $1,172/month against a median income of $44,574. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 32.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, 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
$44,574
Home Value
$178,500
Rent
$1,172/mo
Median Age
29
College Educated
32.3%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
14.7%
Rent Burden
31.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability8FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall34DWeighted 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).