79549 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 79549 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79549 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79549 is 4.1%.
| Population | 15,608 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.6% |
| Population Density | 14 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,620 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,097 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $426,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 65.67% |
79549 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,334 | 62% |
| Black | 724 | 3.64% |
| Hispanic | 6,723 | 33.79% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79549 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 762 | 29.78% |
| Black | 47 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,714 | 66.98% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
79549 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,240 | 15.97% |
| Bachelor Degree | 987 | 12.71% |
| High School Diploma | 1,985 | 25.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 148 | 1.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 806 | 10.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,485 | 19.13% |
| Associates Degree | 734 | 9.46% |
| Masters Degree | 249 | 3.21% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 0.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 85 | 1.09% |
