NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 78656

TX · Population: 2,631

C+
55/100
42
C
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
42
C
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
Zip 78656, TX — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 78656

Zip code 78656 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 2,631 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $56,923, with home values near N/A and rents around $1,108/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$56,923
Home Value
—
Rent
$1,108/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
7.6%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
60.7%
Rent Burden
23.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety42CLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life42CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).