ZIP Code 78941
standardSource:
Flatonia · Fayette County · Texas
- Population
- 2,962
- Median income
- $76,477
- Median home value
- $194,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.3%
- Land area
- 405.8 sq mi
7/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
Chicago
ZIP code 78941 in Flatonia, Texas has a population of 2,962. The median household income is $76,477, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $194,200, 30% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78941 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 405.8 square miles in Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas. The area is home to 2,962 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78941 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78941 sits at $76,477 (1% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,472. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $194,200 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,004 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 78941 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78941.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78941, Flatonia, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,962
Population
405.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78941?
40.5
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
10.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,477
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$34,472
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,865
Total Housing Units
1,450
Occupied Units
415
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state
$1,004
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 78941, employing approximately 691 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,039,000.
97
Businesses
691
Employees
$28.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78941 vs 78949 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78949 | Muldoon, TX | 517 | 7.9 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Flatonia, TX
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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