Zip Code 78254

TX · Population: 76,945

C
48/100
31
D
Safety
66
B
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78254

Zip code 78254 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 76,945 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $108,322, with home values near $271,700 and rents around $1,674/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 42.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, 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
$108,322
Home Value
$271,700
Rent
$1,674/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
42.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
82.2%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).