79356 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 79356 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79356 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79356 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,654 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.08% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,616 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,664 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $466,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 61.10% |
79356 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,053 | 54.48% |
| Black | 421 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 2,844 | 38.23% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79356 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 231 | 30.28% |
| Black | 37 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 487 | 63.83% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.13% |
79356 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 217 | 7.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 321 | 10.68% |
| High School Diploma | 996 | 33.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 89 | 2.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 233 | 7.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 787 | 26.18% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 6.02% |
| Masters Degree | 94 | 3.13% |
| Professional Degree | 88 | 2.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |