Lexington, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78947
Lee County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,475
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $84,649
- Median income Above-median income area
- $319,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78947 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78947 covers 552.5 square miles in Lexington, Lee County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,475 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78947 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,649 (12% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,766. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $319,600 (29% above the average Texas ZIP), while 75.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,068.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 50 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lee County, so 78947 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 78947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78947.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 78947, Lexington, 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
4,475
Population
552.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78947?
42.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.5%
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?
$84,649
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$39,766
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
50.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78947 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lexington, 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)
$84,649 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,169housing units
2,169
Total Housing Units
1,974
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,600
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,068
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 78947, employing approximately 408 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,696,000.
79
Businesses
408
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 27.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.8% |
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 78947 vs 78948 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78948 | Lincoln, TX | 850 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78947, 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 (4,475 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78947 in?
ZIP code 78947 (Lexington) is located in Lee County, Texas. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78947?
ZIP code 78947 in Lexington, TX has a population of 4,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78947?
The median household income in ZIP 78947 is $84,649, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78947?
The median home value in ZIP 78947 is $319,600, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78947 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78947?
ZIP code 78947 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78947?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78947 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78947?
In ZIP code 78947, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 78947?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78947 is 50.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78947?
In ZIP code 78947, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78947?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78947 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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