79512 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 79512 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79512 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79512 is 4.1%.
| Population | 7,879 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.88% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,267 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,920 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $518,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.92% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 45.50% |
79512 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,884 | 59.92% |
| Black | 583 | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 3,298 | 33.58% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79512 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 387 | 44.13% |
| Black | 73 | 8.32% |
| Hispanic | 410 | 46.75% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79512 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 840 | 19.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 327 | 7.48% |
| High School Diploma | 1,130 | 25.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 29 | 0.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 643 | 14.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 929 | 21.24% |
| Associates Degree | 428 | 9.79% |
| Masters Degree | 48 | 1.1% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |