79839 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 79839 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79839 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79839 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,365 |
| Population Growth Rate | -32.84% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 612 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,051 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $255,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.31% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 97.56% |
79839 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 784 | 44.72% |
| Black | 11 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 952 | 54.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79839 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5 | 1.23% |
| Black | 1 | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 399 | 98.28% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79839 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 46 | 8.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 91 | 17.77% |
| High School Diploma | 164 | 32.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 29 | 5.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 62 | 12.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 77 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 2.73% |
| Masters Degree | 8 | 1.56% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 3.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.98% |