| ZIP Code | 78942 |
|---|---|
| City | Giddings |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 512/979 |
| Elevation | 472 ft |
| Latitude | 30.155484 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.938267 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48287 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 195 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,521 (43.5%) |
| Some College | 645 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 620 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 380 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,439 (24.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,084 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,600 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 88% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,091/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,285 |
| Vacant Units | 630 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,285 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 630 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 78942 is located in Giddings, Texas, within Lee County. With a population of 9,858, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 78942 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,084 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78942 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,091 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 88% since 2019.
The population of 78942 is majority White (50.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78942 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 78942 in Giddings, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,858 residents, a median household income of $60,084, and a median home value of $235,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.