79065 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 79065 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79065 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79065 is 4.1%.
| Population | 19,549 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.32% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,903 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,077 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $398,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 48.94% |
79065 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,419 | 65.83% |
| Black | 1,082 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 6,272 | 26.78% |
| Asian | 231 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 362 | 1.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 57 | 0.24% |
79065 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,568 | 46% |
| Black | 96 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic | 1,716 | 50.34% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79065 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,296 | 10.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,401 | 11.77% |
| High School Diploma | 3,421 | 28.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 272 | 2.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,499 | 12.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,346 | 19.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,067 | 8.96% |
| Masters Degree | 498 | 4.18% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 0.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 79 | 0.66% |
