79379 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79379 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79379 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79379 is 4.1%.
| Population | 698 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.26% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 191 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,906 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 48.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 55.16% |
79379 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 350 | 46.54% |
| Black | 31 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 48.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79379 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 138 | 41.44% |
| Black | 4 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 56.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79379 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 54 | 18.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 22 | 7.59% |
| High School Diploma | 97 | 33.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 2.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 33 | 11.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 51 | 17.59% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 5.17% |
| Masters Degree | 12 | 4.14% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |