79331 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 79331 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79331 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79331 is 4.1%.
| Population | 11,619 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.97% |
| Population Density | 22 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,186 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,479 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $414,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 47.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 76.42% |
79331 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,337 | 47.48% |
| Black | 1,041 | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 6,951 | 44.98% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 104 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
79331 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 380 | 19.2% |
| Black | 63 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,523 | 76.96% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79331 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 733 | 11.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 496 | 8.11% |
| High School Diploma | 2,158 | 35.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 144 | 2.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 762 | 12.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,265 | 20.68% |
| Associates Degree | 352 | 5.76% |
| Masters Degree | 199 | 3.25% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
