79848 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79848 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79848 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79848 is 4.1%.
| Population | 801 |
| Population Growth Rate | 41.09% |
| Population Density | 367 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 418 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,315 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 61.16% |
79848 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 821 | 60.15% |
| Black | 14 | 1.03% |
| Hispanic | 530 | 38.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79848 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 41 | 34.75% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 62.71% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79848 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 19 | 3.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 92 | 15.41% |
| High School Diploma | 238 | 39.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 58 | 9.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 135 | 22.61% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 2.85% |
| Masters Degree | 35 | 5.86% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
