City

Schulenburg, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Texas

👥5,494Population
💰$67,022Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$231,200Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 22.8%Black: 10.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic22.8%
Black10.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,321 (39.6%)
Some College412 (12.3%)
Associates404 (12.1%)
Bachelors433 (13%)
Graduate Degree724 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,022 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$231,200 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,064/mo
Total Housing Units2,723
Vacant Units694

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Schulenburg, TX

Schulenburg is a city in Texas, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,494 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Schulenburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,022 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Schulenburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,064 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Schulenburg is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Schulenburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78956 5,494 $67,022 $231,200 $1,064 4.1% 34.7% 70.8%