PlainZIP

Lincoln, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78948

Lee County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

850
5/sq mi
$58,889
Median income
$316,100
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78948 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78948 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lee County, Texas, home to just 850 residents across 166.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78948 reports a modest median household income of $58,889 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,201. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $316,100 (28% above the state average), median rent at $875 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Lee County, letting you compare 78948 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 →

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 78948, Lincoln, 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

850

Population

166.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78948?

54.4

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 15.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

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?

$58,889

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$42,201

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78948 ranks nationally

Lincoln, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,889 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

352

Total Housing Units

252

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$316,100

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 78948, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,965,000.

10

Businesses

65

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 78948 vs 78942 →

ZIP 78948 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78948 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78948 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78948 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78942 Giddings, TX 8,989 9.6 mi
77853 Dime Box, TX 953 8.3 mi
78947 Lexington, TX 4,475 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

78942 standard
Giddings, TX
Pop: 8,989
78947 standard
Lexington, TX
Pop: 4,475
78946 standard
Ledbetter, TX
Pop: 960
77853 standard
Dime Box, TX
Pop: 953

Related Areas

Lee County Lincoln, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78948 in? ▼
ZIP code 78948 (Lincoln) 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 78948? ▼
ZIP code 78948 in Lincoln, TX has a population of 850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78948? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78948 is $58,889, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78948? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78948 is $316,100, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78948? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78948 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78948? ▼
ZIP code 78948 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78948? ▼
In ZIP code 78948, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78948? ▼
In ZIP code 78948, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78948? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78948 is 4.9% 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.