City

Giddings, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Texas

👥9,858Population
💰$60,084Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$235,600Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.8%Hispanic: 33.8%Black: 12.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White50.8%
Hispanic33.8%
Black12.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma195 (3.4%)
HS Graduate2,521 (43.5%)
Some College645 (11.1%)
Associates620 (10.7%)
Bachelors380 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree1,439 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College11.1%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,084 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$235,600 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units4,285
Vacant Units630

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Giddings, TX

Giddings is a city in Texas, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,858 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Giddings is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,084 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Giddings is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Giddings is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.77%).

Giddings, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Giddings
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78942 9,858 $60,084 $235,600 $1,091 6.5% 31.4% 74.7%