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Zip Code 78566

TX · Population: 24,232

C+
56/100
40
C
Safety
60
B
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
51
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78566

Zip code 78566 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 24,232 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 $55,121, with home values near $124,000 and rents around $846/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$55,121
Home Value
$124,000
Rent
$846/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
19.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
Owner-Occupied
74.8%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy51C+Lower 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).