79005 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 79005 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79005 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79005 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,669 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.09% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 522 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,667 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $573,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 54.1% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 78.18% |
79005 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,109 | 54.1% |
| Black | 11 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 903 | 44.05% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79005 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 72 | 20.06% |
| Black | 1 | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 78.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79005 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 73 | 9.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 139 | 18.68% |
| High School Diploma | 280 | 37.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 2.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 23 | 3.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 147 | 19.76% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 4.17% |
| Masters Degree | 22 | 2.96% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 1.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
