78944 ZIP Code — Industry, TX

Austin County, Texas

ZIP code 78944 is located in Industry, Texas, within Austin County. It covers approximately 15.20 square miles and serves a population of 676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $400,900.

Median household income is $119,038. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 78944 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

676

population

15.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Industry	Acceptable
Industry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78931 Bleiblerville (3.5 mi) 78950 New Ulm (8.3 mi) 78940 Fayetteville (11.9 mi) 77418 Bellville (13.5 mi) 78954 Round Top (13.7 mi) 78932 Carmine (14.9 mi) 77835 Burton (15.6 mi) 77833 Brenham (15.8 mi) 78933 Cat Spring (16.5 mi) 78938 Ellinger (16.7 mi) 78934 Columbus (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	676
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	15.20 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	30.0004
Longitude	-96.4961
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	29.4%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	37.4%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	11.8%	6.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

676

Population

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$119,038

Median household income

$55,461

Per capita income

$400,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.0%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

391

Housing units

36.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	71	10.5%
18 and over	605	89.5%
65 and over	237	35.1%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%

Black or African American 11.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	575	83.9%
Black or African American	78	11.4%
Two or more races	15	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.3%
Other race	8	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	37.4%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	11.8%	6.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	23.4%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$119,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 28.3%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

$1M+ 18.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$400,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.0%
Renter occupied	1.0%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	21.1%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	66.0%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	57.0%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	67.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Solar	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	19	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	61	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	46	16.1%
Households with children under 18	34	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	55.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	17.0%
Married	61.3%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	16.4%	33.7%
Divorced	2.2%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 32.4%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	32.0%
High school	29	16.9%
College / grad school	88	51.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 41.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Professional & management 9.4%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Retail trade 6.4%

Education & healthcare 5.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.0%
Service	3.7%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	9.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 91.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.4%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	676	100.0%
Spanish	9	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	655	96.9%
Born in same state	626	92.6%
Born in different state	577	85.4%
Foreign born	29	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	21	3.1%
Not a US citizen	13	61.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	10.1%
Italian	42	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78944

What city is ZIP code 78944 in?

ZIP code 78944 is primarily assigned to Industry, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78944 in?

ZIP code 78944 falls within Austin County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78944 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 78944 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78944 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 78944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78944?

The median home value in ZIP code 78944 is $400,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78944?

The median household income in ZIP code 78944 is $119,038, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78944 in?

ZIP code 78944 observes the CST timezone.