79029 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 79029 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79029 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79029 is 4.1%.
| Population | 15,358 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.84% |
| Population Density | 36 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,158 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,845 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $347,710 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 73.97% |
79029 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,948 | 51.72% |
| Black | 466 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 9,050 | 42.75% |
| Asian | 561 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79029 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 669 | 17.64% |
| Black | 79 | 2.08% |
| Hispanic | 2,830 | 74.63% |
| Asian | 194 | 5.12% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79029 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 841 | 11.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 921 | 12.93% |
| High School Diploma | 2,323 | 32.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 257 | 3.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 599 | 8.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,124 | 15.78% |
| Associates Degree | 594 | 8.34% |
| Masters Degree | 331 | 4.65% |
| Professional Degree | 65 | 0.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 69 | 0.97% |
