ZIP Code 78944

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Industry · Austin County · Texas

Population
562

14/sq mi

Median income
$126,806

▲ 66% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$384,100

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.1%

Median age 58.8

Land area
41.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 78944 in Industry, Texas has a population of 562. The median household income is $126,806, which is 66% above the national average. Median home value is $384,100, 38% above the US average. 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78944 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.3 square miles in Industry, Austin County, Texas. The area is home to 562 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 78944 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78944 sits at $126,806 (68% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $57,202. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $384,100 (55% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78944 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Austin County, so you can benchmark 78944 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 78944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78944.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 78944, Industry, 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

562

Population

41.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78944?

58.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 10.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$126,806

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$57,202

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

411

Total Housing Units

293

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$384,100

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 78944, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,804,000.

22

Businesses

230

Employees

$10.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 27.3%
Construction 3 13.6%
Retail trade 3 13.6%

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 78944 vs 78931 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78931 Bleiblerville, TX 323 3.8 mi
78950 New Ulm, TX 2,038 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78944 in?
ZIP code 78944 (Industry) is located in Austin County, Texas. Austin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/austin-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78944?
ZIP code 78944 in Industry, TX has a population of 562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78944?
The median household income in ZIP 78944 is $126,806, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78944?
The median home value in ZIP 78944 is $384,100, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78944 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78944?
ZIP code 78944 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78944 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78944?
In ZIP code 78944, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78944?
In ZIP code 78944, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78944 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Industry, 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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