NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 78638

TX · Population: 1,982

B
61/100
46
C
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 78638, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78638

Zip code 78638 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 1,982 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $60,000, with home values near $197,200 and rents around $1,106/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.5% 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
$60,000
Home Value
$197,200
Rent
$1,106/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
21.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
85.8%
Rent Burden
22.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).