78839 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 78839 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78839 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78839 is 10.2%.
| Population | 7,415 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.73% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,585 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,833 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $35,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.48% |
78839 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,090 | 45.32% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 7,314 | 54.43% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78839 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12 | 0.65% |
| Black | 9 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 98.64% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78839 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 349 | 11.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 339 | 11.12% |
| High School Diploma | 760 | 24.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 101 | 3.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 453 | 14.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 643 | 21.1% |
| Associates Degree | 228 | 7.48% |
| Masters Degree | 135 | 4.43% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 29 | 0.95% |