79088 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 79088 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79088 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79088 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,355 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.43% |
| Population Density | 10 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,908 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,921 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $388,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 67.26% |
79088 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,948 | 56.74% |
| Black | 506 | 7.27% |
| Hispanic | 2,360 | 33.92% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 90 | 1.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.13% |
79088 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 225 | 24.04% |
| Black | 70 | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 639 | 68.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.11% |
79088 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 230 | 8.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 353 | 12.42% |
| High School Diploma | 1,101 | 38.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 76 | 2.67% |
| GED or Alternate | 245 | 8.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 404 | 14.22% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 6.62% |
| Masters Degree | 155 | 5.45% |
| Professional Degree | 32 | 1.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 58 | 2.04% |
