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Lee County
Lincoln, TX
78948
78948 ZIP Code — Lincoln, TX
Lee County, Texas
ZIP code 78948 is located in
Lincoln ,
Texas ,
within Lee County .
It covers approximately 64.98 square miles and serves a population of
689 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 979 .
About ZIP code 78948
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.
Overall, ZIP code 78948 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
689
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
287
Geography
Land area
64.98 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
30.3269
Longitude
-96.9506
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
979
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
43.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
35.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.5%
17.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.8%
3.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$238,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 143 20.8% 18 and over 546 79.2% 65 and over 192 27.9% Median age 47.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
19.5%
Group Count % White 460 59.9% Black or African American 150 19.5% Hispanic or Latino 79 10.3% Two or more races 79 10.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
43.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
35.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.5%
17.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
7.8%
3.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 1.6% $25k–$35k 38.9% $35k–$50k 5.7% $50k–$75k 16.2% $75k–$100k 11.3% $100k–$150k 9.3% $150k–$200k 2.4% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $238,600 Median rent / month $779 Owner occupied 69.6% Renter occupied 30.4% Vacant 32.7% Single-family detached 54.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 46.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 19.6% 2000–2009 15.8% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 8.7% 1970–1979 4.6% 1960–1969 25.1% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 11.7% 3 bedrooms 52.3% 4 bedrooms 26.4% 5+ bedrooms 9.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.4% 1 vehicle 31.6% 2 vehicles 22.3% 3 or more 32.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.1% Electricity 76.5% Propane / LP gas 16.2% Wood 0.4% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 170 68.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 7 2.8% Female householder, no spouse 70 28.3% Households with children under 18 74 30.0% Households with seniors (65+) 104 42.1% Average household size 2.79
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.3% 20.4% Married 70.0% 57.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.8% 8.5% Divorced 15.8% 13.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
22.0%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 72.9% Bachelor's or higher 6.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 5.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 70 51.5% High school 20 14.7% College / grad school 39 28.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Agriculture & mining
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Public administration
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.9% Service 23.8% Sales & office 44.2% Natural resources & construction 6.1% Production & transportation 13.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.1% Government 11.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.3% Carpool 17.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.7% Other means 13.3% Avg commute (minutes) 17.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.5% Retirement income 19.4% Supplemental Security 1.2% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 39.3% Diabetes 14.4% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.5% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 19.3% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 23.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.9% Visited dentist 54.9% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 54 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 33.8% Under 18 22.4% 18–64 years 18.4% 65 and over 70.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.7% Public insurance 45.4% No insurance 14.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 636 92.3% Spanish 54 8.5% Other Indo-European 54 8.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 638 92.6% Born in same state 638 92.6% Born in different state 537 77.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 51 7.4% Not a US citizen 8 15.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 44 6.4% French 7 1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.8% Internet access 82.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78948
What city is ZIP code 78948 in?
ZIP code 78948 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78948 in?
ZIP code 78948 falls within Lee County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78948 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 78948 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78948?
6% 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 78948 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 78948 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 78948 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 78948 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 78948 in?
ZIP code 78948 observes the CST timezone.
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