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Zip Code 78648

TX · Population: 8,250

C
48/100
40
C
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78648

Zip code 78648 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 8,250 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $55,406, with home values near $183,500 and rents around $1,023/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 13% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, 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
$55,406
Home Value
$183,500
Rent
$1,023/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
13%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
71.5%
Rent Burden
22.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).