78947 ZIP Code — Lexington, TX

Lee County, Texas

ZIP code 78947 is located in Lexington, Texas, within Lee County. It covers approximately 206.64 square miles and serves a population of 4,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78947

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,984. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78947 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,818

population

206.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Acceptable
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78948 Lincoln (9 mi) 78650 Mc Dade (13.1 mi) 76578 Thrall (13.1 mi) 76577 Thorndale (13.3 mi) 78659 Paige (14.6 mi) 77853 Dime Box (14.9 mi) 76567 Rockdale (17.3 mi) 78621 Elgin (18.7 mi) 78615 Coupland (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,818
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	287

Geography
Land area	206.64 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	30.4162
Longitude	-97.0599
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	35.2%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	35.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	17.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,818

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$73,984

Median household income

$35,221

Per capita income

$235,300

Median home value

$1,064

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,887

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

202

234

5–9

248

10–14

171

15–19

180

20–24

187

25–34

197

335

35–44

353

266

45–54

280

182

55–59

193

60–64

304

65–74

320

188

75–84

199

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,199	24.9%
18 and over	3,619	75.1%
65 and over	1,100	22.8%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	4,514	91.3%
Two or more races	194	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	127	2.6%
Black or African American	67	1.4%
Other race	43	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	35.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	17.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$73,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,300
Median rent / month	$1,064
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.6%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.6%
Electricity	70.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,093	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	41	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	272	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	393	21.8%
Households with children under 18	610	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	738	41.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	12.2%
Married	61.8%	59.7%
Separated	1.1%	2.1%
Widowed	4.7%	15.3%
Divorced	9.9%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	8.3%
Kindergarten	131	11.1%
Elementary school	496	42.0%
High school	240	20.3%
College / grad school	216	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Public administration 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Retail trade 3.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	52.5

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	418	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,424	91.8%
Spanish	62	1.4%
Other Indo-European	62	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,747	98.5%
Born in same state	4,682	97.2%
Born in different state	4,068	84.4%
Foreign born	65	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.5%
Not a US citizen	43	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	568	11.8%
Italian	561	11.6%
French	516	10.7%
Norwegian	66	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	0.3%
English	14	0.3%
Polish	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78947

What city is ZIP code 78947 in?

ZIP code 78947 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78947 in?

ZIP code 78947 falls within Lee County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78947 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 78947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78947?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 78947 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 78947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78947 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 78947 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78947 in?

ZIP code 78947 observes the CST timezone.