Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 269 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,577 (37.1%) |
| Some College | 2,061 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 2,298 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 1,510 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,017 (28.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,163 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,414 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $899/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,808 |
| Vacant Units | 3,522 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Fayette County is located in Texas and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,553 residents. With a median age of 48.67, it is a mature county.
Fayette County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,162 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Fayette County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $270,414 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $898. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Fayette County are primarily White (70.2%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Fayette County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78932 | Carmine | 501 | $94,265 | $355,300 | $1,679 | 2.2% | 57.4% |
| 78938 | Ellinger | 245 | $62,500 | $217,900 | $775 | 0.0% | 30.3% |
| 78940 | Fayetteville | 2,284 | $90,431 | $256,900 | $910 | 7.2% | 34.4% |
| 78941 | Flatonia | 3,334 | $75,694 | $171,900 | $882 | 0.4% | 27.4% |
| 78945 | La Grange | 10,459 | $76,221 | $299,500 | $747 | 2.3% | 38.7% |
| 78946 | Ledbetter | 760 | $64,345 | $279,800 | — | 6.2% | 25.5% |
| 78949 | Muldoon | 628 | $88,491 | — | — | 0.0% | 47.5% |
| 78954 | Round Top | 1,378 | $100,096 | $453,500 | $1,155 | 2.8% | 45.3% |
| 78956 | Schulenburg | 5,494 | $67,022 | $231,200 | $1,064 | 4.1% | 34.7% |
| 78963 | West Point | 470 | $90,357 | $231,000 | — | 0.0% | 45.8% |