79072 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 79072 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79072 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79072 is 4.1%.
| Population | 25,747 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.72% |
| Population Density | 64 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,085 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,699 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $467,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 81.89% |
79072 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,687 | 51.36% |
| Black | 1,219 | 3.35% |
| Hispanic | 16,298 | 44.79% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79072 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 563 | 13.12% |
| Black | 155 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic | 3,554 | 82.81% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
79072 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,094 | 9.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,519 | 12.54% |
| High School Diploma | 3,609 | 29.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 293 | 2.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,529 | 12.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,458 | 20.29% |
| Associates Degree | 794 | 6.55% |
| Masters Degree | 626 | 5.17% |
| Professional Degree | 84 | 0.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 110 | 0.91% |
