79742 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 79742 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79742 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79742 is 4.2%.
| Population | 419 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.22% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 172 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,107 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.12% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 60.84% |
79742 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 460 | 54.12% |
| Black | 37 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 37.76% |
| Asian | 32 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79742 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 57 | 35.19% |
| Black | 4 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 62.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79742 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 27 | 11.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 20 | 8.26% |
| High School Diploma | 140 | 57.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 1.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 11 | 4.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 17 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 5.79% |
| Masters Degree | 9 | 3.72% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |