79904 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 79904 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79904 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79904 is 4.2%.
| Population | 31,634 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.72% |
| Population Density | 2,724 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,239 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,984 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $362,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 79.28% |
79904 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,066 | 40.48% |
| Black | 2,000 | 4.48% |
| Hispanic | 23,982 | 53.74% |
| Asian | 527 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79904 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 515 | 10.14% |
| Black | 311 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 4,144 | 81.62% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 48 | 0.95% |
79904 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,179 | 8.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,215 | 15.49% |
| High School Diploma | 3,628 | 25.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 294 | 2.06% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,240 | 8.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,078 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,560 | 10.91% |
| Masters Degree | 931 | 6.51% |
| Professional Degree | 142 | 0.99% |
| Doctorate Degree | 37 | 0.26% |