79935 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 79935 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79935 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79935 is 4.1%.
| Population | 18,815 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.99% |
| Population Density | 4,990 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,782 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,585 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $435,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 55.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 92.90% |
79935 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,123 | 42.05% |
| Black | 319 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 15,952 | 55.33% |
| Asian | 315 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 120 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79935 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 145 | 4.38% |
| Black | 49 | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 3,088 | 93.26% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.09% |
79935 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 873 | 9.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,929 | 20.72% |
| High School Diploma | 1,905 | 20.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 167 | 1.79% |
| GED or Alternate | 557 | 5.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,332 | 25.05% |
| Associates Degree | 851 | 9.14% |
| Masters Degree | 621 | 6.67% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 51 | 0.55% |