79045 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 79045 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79045 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79045 is 4.1%.
| Population | 18,597 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.27% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,335 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,072 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $637,220 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 89.9% |
79045 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,152 | 49.33% |
| Black | 158 | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 14,078 | 49.07% |
| Asian | 176 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 126 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79045 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 348 | 8.7% |
| Black | 31 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 3,605 | 90.17% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
79045 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 584 | 7.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,108 | 13.98% |
| High School Diploma | 2,844 | 35.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 129 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 684 | 8.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,542 | 19.46% |
| Associates Degree | 458 | 5.78% |
| Masters Degree | 476 | 6.01% |
| Professional Degree | 65 | 0.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 33 | 0.42% |
