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Fayette County
Ellinger, TX
78938
78938 ZIP Code — Ellinger, TX
Fayette County, Texas
ZIP code 78938 is located in
Ellinger ,
Texas ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 7.82 square miles and serves a population of
221 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 979 .
About ZIP code 78938
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,917. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
221
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
149
Geography
Land area
7.82 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
29.8437
Longitude
-96.7091
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
979
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
41.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
33.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.5%
19.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.5%
5.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$62,917
Median household income
$223,100
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 50 22.6% 18 and over 171 77.4% 65 and over 46 20.8% Median age 39.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 173 64.3% Hispanic or Latino 48 17.8% Two or more races 48 17.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
41.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
33.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.5%
19.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.5%
5.4%
7.8%
Range % of households $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 10.7% $50k–$75k 55.3% $75k–$100k 11.7% $100k–$150k 8.7% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 4.9% Median income $62,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $223,100 Median rent / month $721 Owner occupied 83.5% Renter occupied 16.5% Vacant 29.5% Single-family detached 87.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.0% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.0% 2000–2009 18.5% 1990–1999 10.3% 1980–1989 4.1% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 7.5% 1950–1959 25.3% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.0% 2 bedrooms 21.2% 3 bedrooms 62.3% 4 bedrooms 5.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 43.7% 2 vehicles 39.8% 3 or more 16.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.9% Electricity 54.4% Propane / LP gas 40.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 40 38.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 48 46.6% Female householder, no spouse 15 14.6% Households with children under 18 19 18.4% Households with seniors (65+) 35 34.0% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 11.5% Married 45.7% 50.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.4% 0.0% Divorced 23.4% 38.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.5% Bachelor's or higher 19.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 14.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 21 43.8% High school 8 16.7% College / grad school 12 25.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Transportation & utilities
17.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Professional & management
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.6% Service 16.0% Sales & office 23.2% Natural resources & construction 1.6% Production & transportation 25.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.6% Government 8.8% Self-employed 1.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.2% Carpool 3.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 16.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.0% Retirement income 11.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 25.2% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 24.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 22.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.0% Visited dentist 57.2% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 13.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 11 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 4.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 19.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.8% Public insurance 26.2% No insurance 16.7% Uninsured under 19 70.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 200 90.5% Spanish 14 7.0% Other Indo-European 8 4.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 3.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 213 96.4% Born in same state 209 94.6% Born in different state 184 83.3% Foreign born 4 1.8% Naturalized citizen 8 3.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 13 5.9% Arab 12 5.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 7 3.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 86.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78938
What city is ZIP code 78938 in?
ZIP code 78938 is primarily assigned to Ellinger, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78938 in?
ZIP code 78938 falls within Fayette County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78938 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 78938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 78938?
ZIP code 78938 has an estimated population of 221 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78938?
The median home value in ZIP code 78938 is $223,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78938?
The median household income in ZIP code 78938 is $62,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78938 in?
ZIP code 78938 observes the CST timezone.
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