79404 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 79404 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79404 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79404 is 4.1%.
| Population | 8,935 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.00% |
| Population Density | 257 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,407 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,110 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $522,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 58.80% |
79404 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,471 | 42.73% |
| Black | 1,840 | 14.37% |
| Hispanic | 5,397 | 42.15% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79404 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34 | 2.36% |
| Black | 532 | 37% |
| Hispanic | 859 | 59.74% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
79404 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 438 | 9.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 223 | 4.73% |
| High School Diploma | 1,394 | 29.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 251 | 5.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 695 | 14.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,220 | 25.85% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 4.2% |
| Masters Degree | 206 | 4.37% |
| Professional Degree | 85 | 1.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.19% |