ZIP Code 78944
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Industry · Austin County · Texas
- Population
- 562
- Median income
- $126,806
- Median home value
- $384,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.1%
- Land area
- 41.3 sq mi
14/sq mi
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 58.8
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78944?
58.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
6.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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.
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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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