79605 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 79605 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79605 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79605 is 4.1%.
| Population | 28,989 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.58% |
| Population Density | 2,524 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,788 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,676 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $599,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 40.81% |
79605 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,441 | 66.25% |
| Black | 2,858 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 7,183 | 23.28% |
| Asian | 297 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
79605 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,255 | 42.51% |
| Black | 670 | 12.63% |
| Hispanic | 2,264 | 42.68% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.19% |
79605 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,717 | 10.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,027 | 18.67% |
| High School Diploma | 4,186 | 25.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 317 | 1.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,223 | 7.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,475 | 21.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,055 | 6.51% |
| Masters Degree | 857 | 5.29% |
| Professional Degree | 161 | 0.99% |
| Doctorate Degree | 195 | 1.2% |
