79830 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 79830 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79830 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79830 is 4.1%.
| Population | 7,912 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.87% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,235 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,414 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $353,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.20% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.53% |
79830 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,329 | 59.2% |
| Black | 21 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,936 | 36.82% |
| Asian | 358 | 3.35% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79830 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 326 | 33.78% |
| Black | 13 | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 609 | 63.11% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
79830 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 241 | 5.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 963 | 22.83% |
| High School Diploma | 783 | 18.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 61 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 172 | 4.08% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,050 | 24.89% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 3.84% |
| Masters Degree | 585 | 13.87% |
| Professional Degree | 58 | 1.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 144 | 3.41% |