78959 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 78959 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78959 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78959 is 4.4%.
| Population | 1,601 |
| Population Growth Rate | -22.62% |
| Population Density | 10 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 670 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,400 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $444,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 84.90% |
78959 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 811 | 39.89% |
| Black | 127 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,089 | 53.57% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78959 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20 | 6.8% |
| Black | 20 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 86.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78959 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 90 | 12.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 83 | 11.42% |
| High School Diploma | 296 | 40.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 18 | 2.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 31 | 4.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 169 | 23.25% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 4.68% |
| Masters Degree | 6 | 0.83% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |