Giddings, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78942
Lee County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,989
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,429
- Median income Near-median income area
- $255,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Giddings pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78942 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78942 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Giddings, Lee County, Texas, home to 8,989 residents across 531.9 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78942 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,429 (3% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,795. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $255,700 (3% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,088; 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lee County, so 78942 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78942
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Giddings, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78942.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78942, Giddings, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,989
Population
531.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78942?
42.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
8.8%
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?
$73,429
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$31,795
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78942 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Giddings, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,429 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,490housing units
4,490
Total Housing Units
3,926
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,700
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,088
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 305 business establishments in ZIP 78942, employing approximately 4,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,550,000.
305
Businesses
4,596
Employees
$313.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 36 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 7.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 21 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Information | 6 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
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 78942 vs 78948 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78948 | Lincoln, TX | 850 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78942, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,989 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78942 in?
ZIP code 78942 (Giddings) is located in Lee County, Texas. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78942?
ZIP code 78942 in Giddings, TX has a population of 8,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78942?
The median household income in ZIP 78942 is $73,429, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78942?
The median home value in ZIP 78942 is $255,700, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78942?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78942 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78942?
ZIP code 78942 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 4,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78942?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78942 are: Retail trade (44), Construction (36), Accommodation and food services (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78942?
In ZIP code 78942, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78942?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78942 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78942?
In ZIP code 78942, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78942?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78942 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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