79027 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 79027 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79027 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79027 is 4.1%.
| Population | 4,720 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.31% |
| Population Density | 11 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,686 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,872 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $711,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 90.52% |
79027 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,393 | 49.74% |
| Black | 45 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 3,272 | 47.97% |
| Asian | 92 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79027 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 95 | 8.05% |
| Black | 10 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,070 | 90.68% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79027 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 114 | 5.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 303 | 15.77% |
| High School Diploma | 792 | 41.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 0.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 129 | 6.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 386 | 20.09% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 4.74% |
| Masters Degree | 88 | 4.58% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 0.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
