| ZIP Code | 78950 |
|---|---|
| City | New Ulm |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Austin County |
| Area Code | 979 |
| Elevation | 402 ft |
| Latitude | 29.904948 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.482617 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 84% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 679 (42.3%) |
| Some College | 101 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 254 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 89 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 484 (30.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,643 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 93% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $304,500 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,200 |
| Vacant Units | 320 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 320 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 78950 is located in New Ulm, Texas, within Austin County. With a population of 2,244, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.4 years. Economically, 78950 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,643 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78950 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $304,500 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 78950 is primarily White (75.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 93% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78950 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 78950 in New Ulm, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,244 residents, a median household income of $104,643, and a median home value of $304,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.