79106 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79106 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79106 is White. The current unemployment level in 79106 is 4.1%.
| Population | 27,992 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.77% |
| Population Density | 3,397 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,304 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $443,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 44.17% |
79106 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,206 | 65.15% |
| Black | 1,501 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 8,827 | 27.12% |
| Asian | 903 | 2.77% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 50 | 0.15% |
79106 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,861 | 46.17% |
| Black | 508 | 12.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,358 | 33.69% |
| Asian | 281 | 6.97% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.3% |
79106 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,684 | 10.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,850 | 17.68% |
| High School Diploma | 3,447 | 21.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 296 | 1.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,350 | 8.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,789 | 23.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,331 | 8.26% |
| Masters Degree | 1,053 | 6.53% |
| Professional Degree | 225 | 1.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 92 | 0.57% |