78932 ZIP Code — Carmine, TX

Fayette County, Texas

ZIP code 78932 is located in Carmine, Texas, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 57.58 square miles and serves a population of 486 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78932

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,214. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 52 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 78932 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

486

population

57.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78932 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78932

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78932. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carmine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77835 Burton (4.6 mi) 78954 Round Top (5.9 mi) 78946 Ledbetter (6.8 mi) 78942 Giddings (13.7 mi) 78940 Fayetteville (14.8 mi) 78944 Industry (14.9 mi) 78931 Bleiblerville (16.8 mi) 77853 Dime Box (18 mi) 77833 Brenham (19.9 mi) 78938 Ellinger (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	486
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	57.58 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	30.1320
Longitude	-96.6943
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

486

Population

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$68,214

Median household income

$36,297

Per capita income

$286,400

Median home value

$1,719

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

0.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

39.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	18.1%
18 and over	398	81.9%
65 and over	177	36.4%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54%

Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

Two or more races 22.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	340	54%
Hispanic or Latino	144	22.9%
Two or more races	144	22.9%
Black or African American	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$68,214

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 32.2%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$286,400
Median rent / month	$1,719
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	41.6%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.6%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	31.0%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	64.9%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	12	6.2%
Female householder, no spouse	52	26.8%
Households with children under 18	26	13.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	63.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	10.1%
Married	73.7%	55.5%
Separated	0.0%	9.2%
Widowed	7.0%	8.0%
Divorced	0.5%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 16.7%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 36.3%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	39.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	60	69.8%
High school	26	30.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Professional & management 15.7%

Retail trade 14.2%

Wholesale trade 13.7%

Construction 6.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.2%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.7%
Government	43.1%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.5

Poverty

All people 0.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.1%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	1.4%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	484	99.6%
Spanish	61	12.6%
Other Indo-European	61	12.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	410	84.4%
Born in same state	407	83.7%
Born in different state	319	65.6%
Foreign born	3	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	76	15.6%
Not a US citizen	27	35.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	95	19.5%
Italian	84	17.3%
Arab	13	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	7	1.4%
Polish	5	1%
German	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	78.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78932

What city is ZIP code 78932 in?

ZIP code 78932 is primarily assigned to Carmine, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78932 in?

ZIP code 78932 falls within Fayette County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78932 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 78932 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78932 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 78932 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 78932 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 78932 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78932 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 78932 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78932 in?

ZIP code 78932 observes the CST timezone.