79855 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79855 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79855 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79855 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,160 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.35% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 850 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,315 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 52.96% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 85.01% |
79855 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,513 | 43.77% |
| Black | 3 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,831 | 52.96% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 91 | 2.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79855 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 45 | 11.69% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 85.45% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.26% |
79855 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 54 | 5.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 177 | 18.42% |
| High School Diploma | 403 | 41.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 26 | 2.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 96 | 9.99% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 91 | 9.47% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 4.37% |
| Masters Degree | 24 | 2.5% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 48 | 4.99% |
