78622 ZIP Code — Fentress, TX

Caldwell County, Texas

ZIP code 78622 is located in Fentress, Texas, within Caldwell County. It covers approximately 4.06 square miles and serves a population of 353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.

About ZIP code 78622

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,583. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 78622 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

353

population

4.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fentress	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	353
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	4.06 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	29.7647
Longitude	-97.7713
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	512/737

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	36.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

353

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$64,583

Median household income

$24,594

Per capita income

$117,500

Median home value

$1,344

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

127

Housing units

33.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	28.6%
18 and over	252	71.4%
65 and over	74	21.0%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Two or more races 5.1%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	323	86.8%
Hispanic or Latino	19	5.1%
Two or more races	19	5.1%
Other race	11	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	36.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 14.0%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
Median income	$64,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.2%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,500
Median rent / month	$1,344
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.9%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	28.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	4	2.9%
Female householder, no spouse	75	55.1%
Households with children under 18	47	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	41.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	25.5%
Married	61.0%	21.2%
Separated	0.0%	10.3%
Widowed	0.0%	23.9%
Divorced	11.0%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.4%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	12.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	65.6%
High school	21	21.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.3%

Professional & management 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Other services 9.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.2%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	34.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	46.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	70.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	341	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	353	100.0%
Born in same state	353	100.0%
Born in different state	272	77.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	11.3%
French	40	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	4%
Polish	8	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78622

What city is ZIP code 78622 in?

ZIP code 78622 is primarily assigned to Fentress, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78622 in?

ZIP code 78622 falls within Caldwell County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78622 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 78622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78622?

The median home value in ZIP code 78622 is $117,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78622?

Health data for ZIP code 78622 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 78622?

ZIP code 78622 has an estimated population of 353 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78622 in?

ZIP code 78622 observes the CST timezone.