| ZIP Code | 78954 |
|---|---|
| City | Round Top |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area Code | 979 |
| Elevation | 410 ft |
| Latitude | 30.043016 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.699188 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 309 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 179 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 110 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 56 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 439 (40.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,096 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $453,500 ▲ 63% above avg ↓ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,155/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 897 |
| Vacant Units | 289 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 897 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 289 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 78954 is located in Round Top, Texas, within Fayette County. With a population of 1,378, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.6 years. Economically, 78954 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,096 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78954 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $453,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,155 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 78954 is primarily White (88.17%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78954 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 78954 in Round Top, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,378 residents, a median household income of $100,096, and a median home value of $453,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.