79902 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 79902 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79902 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79902 is 4.0%.
| Population | 19,108 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.69% |
| Population Density | 3,195 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,555 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,274 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $61,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 55.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 90.62% |
79902 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,705 | 41.46% |
| Black | 474 | 1.68% |
| Hispanic | 15,524 | 54.99% |
| Asian | 393 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 44 | 0.16% |
79902 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 202 | 7.15% |
| Black | 22 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2,570 | 90.91% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
79902 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 575 | 5.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,055 | 28.4% |
| High School Diploma | 1,893 | 17.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 160 | 1.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 386 | 3.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,059 | 19.14% |
| Associates Degree | 772 | 7.18% |
| Masters Degree | 1,090 | 10.13% |
| Professional Degree | 505 | 4.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 262 | 2.44% |