Caldwell County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
46,791
population (2021)
+22.9%
pop change since 2010
48055
FIPS code
Caldwell County ZIP code map
About Caldwell County
Caldwell County is located in Texas and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 46,791 as of 2021,
an increase of
22.9% from 38,066 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Caldwell County is 48055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 46,791 |
| 2010 population | 38,066 |
| Change | +22.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48055 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Caldwell County
ZIP codes for Caldwell County, TX (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78616 | Dale | Caldwell | View map |
| 78622 | Fentress | Caldwell | View map |
| 78644 | Lockhart | Caldwell | View map |
| 78648 | Luling | Caldwell | View map |
| 78655 | Martindale | Caldwell | View map |
| 78656 | Maxwell | Caldwell | View map |
| 78661 | Prairie Lea | Caldwell | View map |
Demographics & statistics
44,649
Population
40.0
Median age
$64,881
Median household income
$29,311
Per capita income
$154,417
Median home value
$909
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
12,621
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,481
Under 5
1,370
1,298
5–9
1,201
1,544
10–14
1,427
1,350
15–19
1,249
1,533
20–24
1,417
3,211
25–34
2,969
2,915
35–44
2,695
3,048
45–54
2,818
1,443
55–59
1,335
1,596
60–64
1,476
2,281
65–74
2,110
1,040
75–84
961
458
85+
423
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,938 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 34,711 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,273 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.1%
Hispanic or Latino
22%
Two or more races
16.7%
Other race
6.8%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,658 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,586 | 22% |
| Two or more races | 9,580 | 16.7% |
| Other race | 3,916 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,658 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 434 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 387 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $64,881 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
19.8%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
13.0%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,417 |
| Median rent / month | $909 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 57.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 30.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.9% |
| Electricity | 75.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,004 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,137 | 10.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,810 | 21.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,432 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,250 | 36.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,029 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 27.3% |
| Married | 48.2% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
Some HS, no diploma
13.5%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 358 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 623 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,182 | 42.3% |
| High school | 2,270 | 30.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,501 | 16.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Construction
14.9%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Public administration
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.4% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 31.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.5% |
| No health insurance | 35.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 48.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,688 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.5% |
| 65 and over | 45.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,798 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 5,281 | 13.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,190 | 12.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 77 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,372 | 87.5% |
| Born in same state | 38,403 | 85.5% |
| Born in different state | 32,110 | 71.8% |
| Foreign born | 969 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,277 | 12.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,457 | 23.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,528 | 5.7% |
| French | 2,488 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 2,365 | 5.3% |
| English | 208 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 149 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 65 | 0.1% |
| German | 38 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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