79842 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79842 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79842 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79842 is 4.1%.
| Population | 340 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.01% |
| Population Density | 0 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 286 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,989 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 71.67% |
79842 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 436 | 69.43% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 30.57% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79842 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16 | 26.67% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 71.67% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79842 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 23 | 6.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 95 | 28.61% |
| High School Diploma | 85 | 25.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 3.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 21 | 6.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 36 | 10.84% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 4.22% |
| Masters Degree | 24 | 7.23% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 4.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 1.51% |
