Census ACS · Texas
ZIP Code 78251
ZIP code 78251 is located in Texas with a population of 61,683. The median household income is $78,025 and the median home value is $243,900.
61,683
Population
$78,025
Median Income
$243,900
Median Home Value
32.2
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.7% |
| Black | 11.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 3.1% |
Male: 48.9% · Female: 51.1%
Economy & Income
$78,025
Median Household Income
$35,747
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$243,900
Median Home Value
$1,371
Median Rent
51.6%
Homeownership
Education
91.7%
High School+
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 78251 in Texas has a population of 61,683 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 78251 is $78,025. The per capita income is $35,747. The poverty rate is 6.9%.
ZIP code 78251 is located in Texas.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78251 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 78251 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 4,117 people per square mile. With 61,683 residents, ZIP 78251 is a ZIP code in Texas.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,025 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $243,900, with typical rent around $1,371.
College attainment is above the local norm at 33.3%, near the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 78251: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.