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Zip Code 78605

TX · Population: 7,463

B+
74/100
69
B
Safety
80
A
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78605

Zip code 78605 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 7,463 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $79,092 and home values around $189,800, 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 15% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$79,092
Home Value
$189,800
Rent
$1,081/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
15%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
90.7%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).