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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
$75,446
Median income
$340,300
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,655. Poverty here runs at 9.2%, with unemployment measured 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 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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fayette County, letting you compare 78945 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78945?

49.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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?

$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

How ZIP 78945 ranks nationally

La Grange, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,446 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
78963 West Point, TX 909 8.3 mi

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Related Areas

Fayette County La Grange, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.