79915 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 79915 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79915 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79915 is 4.1%.
| Population | 36,737 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.48% |
| Population Density | 3,746 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,938 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,259 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $369,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.05% |
79915 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,848 | 35.85% |
| Black | 256 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 34,708 | 62.69% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 261 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79915 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 92 | 1.07% |
| Black | 50 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 8,441 | 98.09% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.05% |
79915 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,156 | 7.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,789 | 11.66% |
| High School Diploma | 4,407 | 28.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 661 | 4.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,992 | 12.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,760 | 24.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,114 | 7.26% |
| Masters Degree | 399 | 2.6% |
| Professional Degree | 63 | 0.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.04% |