79905 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 79905 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79905 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79905 is 4.0%.
| Population | 22,133 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.00% |
| Population Density | 3,815 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,007 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $23,060 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $30,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 65.90% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 97.82% |
79905 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,232 | 32.59% |
| Black | 73 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 20,574 | 65.54% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 317 | 1.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 171 | 0.54% |
79905 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 64 | 1.14% |
| Black | 25 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 5,518 | 97.96% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
79905 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 627 | 7.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 613 | 7.4% |
| High School Diploma | 3,216 | 38.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 258 | 3.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 885 | 10.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,965 | 23.72% |
| Associates Degree | 497 | 6% |
| Masters Degree | 191 | 2.31% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.12% |