Zip Code 78729

TX · Population: 31,309

C
47/100
31
D
Safety
45
C
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78729

Zip code 78729 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 31,309 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

The median household income here is $78,889, with home values near $381,600 and rents around $1,489/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, 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
$78,889
Home Value
$381,600
Rent
$1,489/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
61.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
42.3%
Rent Burden
22.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability45CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).