79096 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 79096 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79096 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79096 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,001 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.89% |
| Population Density | 10 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 761 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,256 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $344,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 78.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 50.37% |
79096 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,835 | 78.65% |
| Black | 43 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 452 | 19.37% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79096 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 246 | 46.95% |
| Black | 3 | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 51.53% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79096 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 56 | 6.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 171 | 18.37% |
| High School Diploma | 342 | 36.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 32 | 3.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 12 | 1.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 222 | 23.85% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 6.34% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 2.69% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 1.07% |
