79606 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 79606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79606 is White. The current unemployment level in 79606 is 4.1%.
| Population | 27,797 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.04% |
| Population Density | 416 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,721 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,246 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $521,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.11% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.14% |
79606 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,835 | 75.11% |
| Black | 1,309 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,883 | 16.8% |
| Asian | 992 | 3.41% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79606 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,666 | 65.09% |
| Black | 265 | 6.47% |
| Hispanic | 1,008 | 24.61% |
| Asian | 136 | 3.32% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.29% |
79606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,089 | 7.58% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,866 | 26.9% |
| High School Diploma | 2,865 | 19.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 174 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 523 | 3.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,718 | 18.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,424 | 9.91% |
| Masters Degree | 1,261 | 8.78% |
| Professional Degree | 322 | 2.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 128 | 0.89% |
