Zip Code 78749

TX · Population: 34,714

C+
50/100
31
D
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 78749

Zip code 78749 is located in Texas and is home to approximately 34,714 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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.

With a median household income of $118,174 and home values around $474,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$118,174
Home Value
$474,900
Rent
$1,761/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
68.2%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
63%
Rent Burden
17.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety31DLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).