Zip Code 78230

TX · Population: 42,387

C
43/100
31
D
Safety
41
C
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 78230, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78230

Zip code 78230 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 42,387 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 43/100), 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 $69,171, with home values near $317,000 and rents around $1,214/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 49.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$69,171
Home Value
$317,000
Rent
$1,214/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
49.3%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
49%
Rent Burden
21.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability41CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall43CWeighted 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).