NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 78240

TX · Population: 57,532

C+
56/100
47
C
Safety
51
C+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
Zip 78240, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78240

Zip code 78240 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 57,532 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $61,241, with home values near $228,800 and rents around $1,252/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 38.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$61,241
Home Value
$228,800
Rent
$1,252/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
38.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
34.3%
Rent Burden
24.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety47CLower crime = higher score
Affordability51C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).