79761 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 79761 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79761 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79761 is 4.1%.
| Population | 31,521 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.95% |
| Population Density | 2,911 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,038 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,538 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $432,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 48.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 77.79% |
79761 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,078 | 44.51% |
| Black | 2,344 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 20,922 | 48.81% |
| Asian | 275 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 75 | 0.17% |
79761 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,048 | 14.86% |
| Black | 348 | 4.93% |
| Hispanic | 5,549 | 78.68% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.24% |
79761 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,232 | 9.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,368 | 10.9% |
| High School Diploma | 3,830 | 30.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 414 | 3.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,056 | 8.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,064 | 24.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,075 | 8.56% |
| Masters Degree | 358 | 2.85% |
| Professional Degree | 64 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 91 | 0.72% |
