79040 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 79040 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79040 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79040 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,271 |
| Population Growth Rate | 26.03% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 584 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,938 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $519,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 59.66% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 50.11% |
79040 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,766 | 59.66% |
| Black | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,156 | 39.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 37 | 1.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79040 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 215 | 49.2% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 50.34% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79040 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 54 | 7.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 251 | 32.94% |
| High School Diploma | 198 | 25.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 30 | 3.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 131 | 17.19% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 3.28% |
| Masters Degree | 53 | 6.96% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18 | 2.36% |
