79109 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 79109 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79109 is White. The current unemployment level in 79109 is 4.1%.
| Population | 42,659 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.36% |
| Population Density | 4,146 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,359 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,570 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $995,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.51% |
79109 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,005 | 74.69% |
| Black | 2,590 | 5.53% |
| Hispanic | 8,526 | 18.19% |
| Asian | 395 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 190 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 161 | 0.34% |
79109 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,148 | 62.44% |
| Black | 490 | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,376 | 28.82% |
| Asian | 182 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.16% |
79109 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,556 | 9.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,477 | 23.23% |
| High School Diploma | 5,196 | 18.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 532 | 1.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,083 | 3.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,316 | 22.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2,575 | 9.24% |
| Masters Degree | 2,339 | 8.39% |
| Professional Degree | 554 | 1.99% |
| Doctorate Degree | 253 | 0.91% |