NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 78602

TX · Population: 34,978

B+
73/100
73
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 78602, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78602

Zip code 78602 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 34,978 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $82,500 and home values around $248,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$82,500
Home Value
$248,700
Rent
$1,198/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
25.4%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
74.7%
Rent Burden
17.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).