Census ACS · Texas
ZIP Code 78228
ZIP code 78228 is located in Texas with a population of 55,474. The median household income is $50,865 and the median home value is $164,700.
55,474
Population
$50,865
Median Income
$164,700
Median Home Value
36.0
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.3% |
| Black | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 2.6% |
Male: 48.7% · Female: 51.3%
Economy & Income
$50,865
Median Household Income
$24,095
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$164,700
Median Home Value
$1,004
Median Rent
57.7%
Homeownership
Education
74.0%
High School+
14.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 78228 in Texas has a population of 55,474 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 78228 is $50,865. The per capita income is $24,095. The poverty rate is 21.0%.
ZIP code 78228 is located in Texas.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78228 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
ZIP 78228 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 5,087 people per square mile. ZIP 78228 is a ZIP code in Texas with a population of 55,474.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $50,865, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 21.0%, is among the steepest of comparable US ZIP codes and above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $164,700, with typical rent around $1,004.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.0%, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 78228: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.