Zip Code 78244

TX · Population: 36,234

C
40/100
31
D
Safety
28
F
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78244

Zip code 78244 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 36,234 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), 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 $180,700 and median rent of $1,512/month against a median income of $64,968. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$64,968
Home Value
$180,700
Rent
$1,512/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
23.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
70.5%
Rent Burden
27.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability28FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted 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).