ZIP Code 78945
standardSource:
La Grange · Fayette County · Texas
- Population
- 10,494
- Median income
- $75,446
- Median home value
- $340,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.7%
- Land area
- 651.8 sq mi
16/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 49
Chicago
ZIP code 78945 in La Grange, Texas has a population of 10,494. The median household income is $75,446, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $340,300, 22% above the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78945 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 651.8 square miles in La Grange, Fayette County, Texas. The area is home to 10,494 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 78945 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78945 sits at $75,446 (0% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,655. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $340,300 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78945 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 78945 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 78945
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,655
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 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?
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
$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 |
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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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