Schulenburg, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78956
Fayette County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,381
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,903
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Schulenburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78956 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78956 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schulenburg, Fayette County, Texas, home to 5,381 residents across 437.5 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78956 reports a modest median household income of $67,903 (10% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,093. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $248,600 (0% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,031; 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 78956 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 78956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schulenburg, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78956.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 78956, Schulenburg, 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
5,381
Population
437.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78956?
43.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
7.2%
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?
$67,903
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$33,093
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78956 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Schulenburg, 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)
$67,903 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
2,679housing units
2,679
Total Housing Units
2,084
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,600
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,031
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 175 business establishments in ZIP 78956, employing approximately 2,235 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,125,000.
175
Businesses
2,235
Employees
$101.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 20 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.9% |
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 78956 vs 78951 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78951 | Oakland, TX | 26 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78956, 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 (5,381 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 78956 in?
ZIP code 78956 (Schulenburg) 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 78956?
ZIP code 78956 in Schulenburg, TX has a population of 5,381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78956?
The median household income in ZIP 78956 is $67,903, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78956?
The median home value in ZIP 78956 is $248,600, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78956?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78956 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78956?
ZIP code 78956 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 2,235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78956?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78956 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78956?
In ZIP code 78956, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 78956?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78956 is 24.4 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 78956?
In ZIP code 78956, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78956?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78956 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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