79543 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 79543 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79543 is White. The current unemployment level in 79543 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,178 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.77% |
| Population Density | 7 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 393 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $158,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.56% |
79543 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,189 | 80.01% |
| Black | 28 | 1.88% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79543 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 209 | 67.64% |
| Black | 3 | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 31.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79543 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 99 | 15.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 76 | 12.08% |
| High School Diploma | 269 | 42.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 0.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 28 | 4.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 108 | 17.17% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 6.68% |
| Masters Degree | 3 | 0.48% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
