79603 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 79603 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79603 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79603 is 4.1%.
| Population | 24,189 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.61% |
| Population Density | 341 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,242 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,614 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $281,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.78% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 55.25% |
79603 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,902 | 51.78% |
| Black | 2,467 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 10,942 | 38.02% |
| Asian | 251 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 220 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79603 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,694 | 27.77% |
| Black | 849 | 13.92% |
| Hispanic | 3,497 | 57.33% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.11% |
79603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,143 | 10.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,157 | 10.46% |
| High School Diploma | 3,715 | 33.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 341 | 3.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,081 | 9.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,489 | 22.51% |
| Associates Degree | 811 | 7.33% |
| Masters Degree | 266 | 2.41% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 26 | 0.24% |