NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 78626

TX · Population: 40,758

B+
70/100
80
A
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
Zip 78626, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78626

Zip code 78626 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 40,758 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $94,927 and home values around $324,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, 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
$94,927
Home Value
$324,300
Rent
$1,677/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
36.3%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
65.1%
Rent Burden
21.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety80ALower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).