Zip Code 78239

TX · Population: 30,482

C
41/100
31
D
Safety
40
C
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
36
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78239

Zip code 78239 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 30,482 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), 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 $71,721, with home values near $201,600 and rents around $1,357/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$71,721
Home Value
$201,600
Rent
$1,357/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
26.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
72.5%
Rent Burden
22.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy36DLower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted 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).