Private Schools Market: ZIP 78728
Opportunity Score
74
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78728 is an urban area. with a population of 26,776 and household incomes near the national median ($74,048).
Area Profile
26,776
Population
$74,048
Median Income
-1% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.9 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 34.9% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 78728.
3
Child Care Centers
1.1 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,800
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,523
Median Gross Rent
$390 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$26 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Texas
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Related Businesses
- 3
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-1% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
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78664
4.5 mi
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$85,919
Walk: 12.4
78758
4.8 mi
Pop: 50,592
$69,019
78729
4.8 mi
Pop: 30,440
$81,589
Walk: 7.7
78753
4.9 mi
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78717
5.2 mi
Pop: 36,085
$140,483
Walk: 7.7
78759
6.2 mi
Pop: 44,882
$102,799
Walk: 10.8
78660
6.4 mi
Pop: 118,437
$109,522
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits