79036 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 79036 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79036 is White. The current unemployment level in 79036 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,147 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.15% |
| Population Density | 89 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,012 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,730 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $332,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.4% |
79036 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,559 | 85.81% |
| Black | 61 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 8.09% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 243 | 4.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.15% |
79036 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 585 | 89.31% |
| Black | 7 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79036 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 525 | 15.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 367 | 10.85% |
| High School Diploma | 1,126 | 33.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 87 | 2.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 365 | 10.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 561 | 16.58% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 6.18% |
| Masters Degree | 143 | 4.23% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
