79355 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 79355 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79355 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79355 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,573 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14.61% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 765 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,181 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $316,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 67.75% |
79355 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,201 | 56.76% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 866 | 40.93% |
| Asian | 49 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79355 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 137 | 31.86% |
| Black | 1 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 292 | 67.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79355 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 118 | 13.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 143 | 16.42% |
| High School Diploma | 203 | 23.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 0.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 92 | 10.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 148 | 16.99% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 7.81% |
| Masters Degree | 88 | 10.1% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.57% |
