ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA
78742
Texas · 847 residents · 5.91 sq mi
Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.
847
Age, sex & households
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(179)
Black10.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino68.1%(577)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(508)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
29.8 min
84.2%
7.7%
4.3%
0.0%
3.8%
0.0%
Work & employment
People & community
22.1%
4.6%
21.6%
38.3%
55.9%
45.0%
55.0%
Affordability & inequality
Frequently asked
How many people live in ZIP code 78742?
ZIP code 78742 has about 847 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is ZIP code 78742 expensive?
In ZIP code 78742, the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.
How educated are people in ZIP code 78742?
About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78742 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78742?
About 30.8% of people in ZIP code 78742 live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024