79901 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 79901 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79901 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79901 is 4.1%.
| Population | 8,747 |
| Population Growth Rate | -17.17% |
| Population Density | 3,887 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,747 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $13,510 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,286,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 64.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.10% |
79901 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,067 | 33.03% |
| Black | 299 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 7,890 | 64.08% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79901 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27 | 1.71% |
| Black | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,547 | 98.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79901 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 251 | 10.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 107 | 4.42% |
| High School Diploma | 821 | 33.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 252 | 10.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 364 | 15.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 405 | 16.73% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 6.32% |
| Masters Degree | 51 | 2.11% |
| Professional Degree | 17 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |