79744 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79744 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79744 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79744 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,749 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.43% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 417 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,688 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.26% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 72.49% |
79744 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 852 | 51.26% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 639 | 38.45% |
| Asian | 49 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 122 | 7.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79744 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 86 | 25.52% |
| Black | 2 | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 245 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79744 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 34 | 6.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 90 | 17.27% |
| High School Diploma | 220 | 42.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 1.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 4 | 0.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 86 | 16.51% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 7.68% |
| Masters Degree | 35 | 6.72% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.58% |