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Zip Code 78654

TX · Population: 19,379

C+
59/100
51
C+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78654

Zip code 78654 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 19,379 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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 $65,503, with home values near $294,800 and rents around $1,278/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 34.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$65,503
Home Value
$294,800
Rent
$1,278/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
34.8%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
70.6%
Rent Burden
23.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety51C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).