79838 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79838 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79838 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79838 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,470 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.36% |
| Population Density | 170 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,184 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $30,374 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 60.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.41% |
79838 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,345 | 37.8% |
| Black | 10 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 5,356 | 60.52% |
| Asian | 134 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79838 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12 | 0.59% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,036 | 99.41% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79838 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 68 | 3.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 119 | 5.61% |
| High School Diploma | 925 | 43.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 43 | 2.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 188 | 8.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 603 | 28.44% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 4.62% |
| Masters Degree | 28 | 1.32% |
| Professional Degree | 48 | 2.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
