79401 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 79401 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79401 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79401 is 4.1%.
| Population | 9,431 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.36% |
| Population Density | 3,795 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,899 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $18,585 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $671,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 61.49% |
79401 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,175 | 56.89% |
| Black | 1,048 | 9.65% |
| Hispanic | 3,311 | 30.5% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 106 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79401 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 681 | 25.62% |
| Black | 152 | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,672 | 62.9% |
| Asian | 145 | 5.46% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
79401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 91 | 5.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 295 | 17.55% |
| High School Diploma | 485 | 28.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 25 | 1.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 133 | 7.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 406 | 24.15% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 2.26% |
| Masters Degree | 136 | 8.09% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 1.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 49 | 2.91% |
