79849 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 79849 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79849 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79849 is 4.8%.
| Population | 13,200 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.87% |
| Population Density | 1,048 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,100 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,599 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $28,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 66.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.47% |
79849 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,481 | 33.37% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 12,919 | 66.52% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79849 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14 | 0.44% |
| Black | 3 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 3,174 | 99.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79849 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 300 | 9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 297 | 8.91% |
| High School Diploma | 1,276 | 38.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 81 | 2.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 518 | 15.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 541 | 16.22% |
| Associates Degree | 262 | 7.86% |
| Masters Degree | 46 | 1.38% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |