79936 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 79936 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79936 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79936 is 4.2%.
| Population | 107,512 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.88% |
| Population Density | 5,672 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 34,906 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,096 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $440,710 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 93.98% |
79936 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 67,835 | 40.58% |
| Black | 3,412 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic | 93,807 | 56.12% |
| Asian | 1,356 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 420 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 317 | 0.19% |
79936 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 578 | 3.11% |
| Black | 316 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 17,580 | 94.53% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.11% |
79936 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,916 | 7.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 10,658 | 19.14% |
| High School Diploma | 13,181 | 23.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,122 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 3,948 | 7.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 13,138 | 23.59% |
| Associates Degree | 5,405 | 9.7% |
| Masters Degree | 3,569 | 6.41% |
| Professional Degree | 581 | 1.04% |
| Doctorate Degree | 177 | 0.32% |