Zip Code 78736

TX · Population: 9,352

C
43/100
31
D
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
21
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78736

Zip code 78736 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 9,352 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 43/100), 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 $96,385, with home values near $493,800 and rents around $1,741/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 7.3% 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
$96,385
Home Value
$493,800
Rent
$1,741/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
55.5%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
70.5%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy21FLower unemployment = higher
Overall43CWeighted 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).