79835 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 79835 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79835 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79835 is 4.1%.
| Population | 12,378 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.35% |
| Population Density | 360 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,605 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,984 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $408,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 64.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 93.32% |
79835 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,872 | 33.73% |
| Black | 16 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 11,314 | 64.99% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79835 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 126 | 4.7% |
| Black | 28 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 2,516 | 93.85% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
79835 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 268 | 5.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 400 | 8.55% |
| High School Diploma | 1,600 | 34.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 212 | 4.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 677 | 14.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 908 | 19.41% |
| Associates Degree | 441 | 9.43% |
| Masters Degree | 120 | 2.57% |
| Professional Degree | 51 | 1.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |