| ZIP Code | 78949 |
|---|---|
| City | Muldoon |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area Code | 361/979 |
| Elevation | 320 ft |
| Latitude | 29.847787 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.08019 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 2.4% ▼ 76% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 92 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 73 (19%) |
| Associates | 37 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 38 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 145 (37.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,491 ▲ 16% above avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 370 |
| Vacant Units | 133 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 370 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 133 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 78949 is located in Muldoon, Texas, within Fayette County. With a population of 628, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years. Economically, 78949 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,491 is above the national average.
The population of 78949 is primarily White (86.94%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.4%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 92%.
Overall, ZIP code 78949 in Muldoon, TX is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.