79938 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 79938 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79938 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79938 is 4.2%.
| Population | 95,452 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.18% |
| Population Density | 442 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,080 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,239 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $498,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 87.55% |
79938 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 59,934 | 42.59% |
| Black | 3,547 | 2.52% |
| Hispanic | 75,721 | 53.81% |
| Asian | 772 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 618 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 118 | 0.08% |
79938 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,183 | 6.16% |
| Black | 693 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic | 17,056 | 88.85% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 82 | 0.43% |
79938 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,896 | 8.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,179 | 18.31% |
| High School Diploma | 5,478 | 24% |
| No High School Diploma | 779 | 3.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,877 | 8.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,077 | 22.25% |
| Associates Degree | 2,258 | 9.89% |
| Masters Degree | 1,117 | 4.89% |
| Professional Degree | 69 | 0.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 92 | 0.4% |