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Zip Code 78639

TX · Population: 8,274

C+
52/100
40
C
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78639

Zip code 78639 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 8,274 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $55,870, with home values near $236,300 and rents around $907/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7% 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
$55,870
Home Value
$236,300
Rent
$907/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
26.3%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
78%
Rent Burden
19.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).