La Grange, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78945
Fayette County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,494
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,446
- Median income Near-median income area
- $340,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Grange pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78945 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78945 (La Grange, TX) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 344.4 in 2023 to 362.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78945 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Grange, Fayette County, Texas, home to 10,494 residents across 651.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78945 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,446 (0% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,655. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $340,300 (37% above the average Texas ZIP), while 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $969.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 78945 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 78945
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Grange, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78945.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 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 78945, La Grange, 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
10,494
Population
651.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78945?
49.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
4.6%
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?
$75,446
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$46,655
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78945 ranks among Texas ZIPs
La Grange, 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)
$75,446 Top 40% higher than 60% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,281housing units
5,281
Total Housing Units
4,397
Occupied Units
884
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,300
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$969
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78945 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.2% | 243 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 260 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 313 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 344 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 362 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 366 business establishments in ZIP 78945, employing approximately 3,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,708,000.
366
Businesses
3,451
Employees
$166.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 34 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Information | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
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 78945 vs 78963 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78963 | West Point, TX | 909 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78945, 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 (10,494 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Fayette County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78945 in?
ZIP code 78945 (La Grange) is located in Fayette County, Texas. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78945?
ZIP code 78945 in La Grange, TX has a population of 10,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78945?
The median household income in ZIP 78945 is $75,446, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78945?
The median home value in ZIP 78945 is $340,300, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78945?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78945 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78945?
ZIP code 78945 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 3,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78945?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78945 are: Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (44), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78945?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78945 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78945?
In ZIP code 78945, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 78945?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78945 is 19.1 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 78945?
In ZIP code 78945, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78945?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78945 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 78945's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 78945 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where La Grange, TX ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.