79735 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 79735 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79735 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79735 is 4.0%.
| Population | 13,056 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.87% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,012 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,051 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $53,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 88.48% |
79735 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,089 | 49.19% |
| Black | 592 | 2.89% |
| Hispanic | 9,674 | 47.17% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 24 | 0.12% |
79735 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 216 | 9.39% |
| Black | 19 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 2,044 | 88.83% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
79735 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 541 | 9.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 559 | 9.51% |
| High School Diploma | 2,085 | 35.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 119 | 2.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 897 | 15.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 952 | 16.2% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 5.51% |
| Masters Degree | 318 | 5.41% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 0.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 56 | 0.95% |