79927 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 79927 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79927 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79927 is 4.2%.
| Population | 42,241 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.38% |
| Population Density | 1,577 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,368 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,526 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $358,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 96.97% |
79927 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,192 | 35.75% |
| Black | 145 | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 40,855 | 62.98% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 574 | 0.88% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79927 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 158 | 1.81% |
| Black | 39 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 8,472 | 97.04% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
79927 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,036 | 8.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,342 | 10.57% |
| High School Diploma | 3,550 | 27.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 491 | 3.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,920 | 15.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,884 | 22.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,048 | 8.25% |
| Masters Degree | 251 | 1.98% |
| Professional Degree | 127 | 1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 50 | 0.39% |