Census ACS · Texas
ZIP Code 78521
ZIP code 78521 is located in Texas with a population of 87,860. The median household income is $41,276 and the median home value is $90,500.
87,860
Population
$41,276
Median Income
$90,500
Median Home Value
31.5
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.7% |
| Black | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.9% |
Male: 48.5% · Female: 51.5%
Economy & Income
$41,276
Median Household Income
$18,407
Per Capita Income
28.1%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$90,500
Median Home Value
$864
Median Rent
59.4%
Homeownership
Education
61.6%
High School+
14.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Common questions about ZIP 78521
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 78521 in Texas has a population of 87,860 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 78521 is $41,276. The per capita income is $18,407. The poverty rate is 28.1%.
ZIP code 78521 is located in Texas.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78521 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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.