79705 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 79705 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79705 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79705 is 4.1%.
| Population | 41,140 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.79% |
| Population Density | 962 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,159 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $100,243 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $723,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 58.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 63.94% |
79705 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 28,072 | 58.23% |
| Black | 3,774 | 7.83% |
| Hispanic | 16,020 | 33.23% |
| Asian | 219 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 118 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
79705 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,110 | 23.44% |
| Black | 410 | 8.66% |
| Hispanic | 3,099 | 65.43% |
| Asian | 95 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.15% |
79705 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,304 | 6.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,562 | 24.3% |
| High School Diploma | 3,961 | 21.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 252 | 1.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 975 | 5.19% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,343 | 23.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,376 | 7.33% |
| Masters Degree | 1,551 | 8.26% |
| Professional Degree | 337 | 1.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 109 | 0.58% |
