| ZIP Code | 78963 |
|---|---|
| City | West Point |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area Code | 979 |
| Elevation | 336 ft |
| Latitude | 29.91692 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.028763 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.8 yrs ↑ 79% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 88 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 78 (19.4%) |
| Associates | 43 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 61 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 123 (30.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,357 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,000 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 282 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 282 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
ZIP code 78963 is located in West Point, Texas, within Fayette County. With a population of 470, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.8 years. Economically, 78963 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,357 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78963 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,000 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 78963 is primarily White (85.96%). Residents are well-educated — 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 78963 in West Point, TX is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 470 residents, a median household income of $90,357, and a median home value of $231,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.