79229 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 79229 is White. The current unemployment level in 79229 is 4.1%.
| Population | 255 |
| Population Growth Rate | -29.57% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 178 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,625 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $110,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.06% |
79229 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 247 | 80.72% |
| Black | 15 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 11.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 1.63% |
79229 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 20 | 8.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 19 | 7.92% |
| High School Diploma | 109 | 45.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 26 | 10.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 43 | 17.92% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 8.75% |
| Masters Degree | 2 | 0.83% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
