79070 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 79070 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79070 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79070 is 4.1%.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.64% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,661 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,081 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $533,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 72.20% |
79070 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,495 | 56.6% |
| Black | 82 | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 5,544 | 41.87% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79070 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 554 | 26.34% |
| Black | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,540 | 73.23% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
79070 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 305 | 6.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 608 | 13.92% |
| High School Diploma | 1,694 | 38.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 125 | 2.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 358 | 8.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 720 | 16.49% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 7.42% |
| Masters Degree | 171 | 3.92% |
| Professional Degree | 45 | 1.03% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.39% |