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Fayette County
Muldoon, TX
78949
78949 ZIP Code — Muldoon, TX
Fayette County, Texas
ZIP code 78949 is located in
Muldoon ,
Texas ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 81.01 square miles and serves a population of
662 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 979/361 .
About ZIP code 78949
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $86,410. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 78949 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
662
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
149
Geography
Land area
81.01 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
29.8165
Longitude
-97.0643
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
979/361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.5%
41.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
22.4%
33.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
19.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
16.7%
5.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$86,410
Median household income
$241,700
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 60 9.1% 18 and over 602 90.9% 65 and over 201 30.4% Median age 48.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 592 80.9% Hispanic or Latino 70 9.6% Two or more races 70 9.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.5%
41.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
22.4%
33.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
19.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
16.7%
5.4%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.2% $15k–$25k 22.2% $35k–$50k 9.3% $50k–$75k 5.1% $75k–$100k 22.2% $100k–$150k 17.6% $200k+ 20.4% Median income $86,410
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $241,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.2% Renter occupied 8.8% Vacant 47.1% Single-family detached 69.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.4% 2000–2009 19.9% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 19.4% 1970–1979 20.6% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 18.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 26.0% 2 bedrooms 16.4% 3 bedrooms 52.2% 4 bedrooms 5.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 50.0% 2 vehicles 33.8% 3 or more 16.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 48.1% Propane / LP gas 51.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 105 48.6% Cohabiting couple 47 21.8% Male householder, no spouse 57 26.4% Female householder, no spouse 7 3.2% Households with children under 18 31 14.4% Households with seniors (65+) 130 60.2% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.9% 53.1% Married 45.9% 33.9% Separated 10.7% 0.0% Widowed 16.7% 6.2% Divorced 7.7% 6.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.2%
Some college, no degree
28.8%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.8% Bachelor's or higher 27.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 43 76.8% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 13 23.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Agriculture & mining
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.3% Service 0.0% Sales & office 34.8% Natural resources & construction 31.3% Production & transportation 11.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.3% Government 0.0% Self-employed 10.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.1% Retirement income 43.1% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 39.8% High cholesterol 40.3% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 26.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 18.8% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 23.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.9% Visited dentist 55.2% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 75 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 59.5% Under 18 55.0% 18–64 years 63.3% 65 and over 53.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.4% Public insurance 70.7% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 645 97.4% 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) 662 100.0% Born in same state 662 100.0% Born in different state 503 76.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 66 10% Italian 44 6.6%
Ancestry Count % English 6 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.6% Internet access 97.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78949
What city is ZIP code 78949 in?
ZIP code 78949 is primarily assigned to Muldoon, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78949 in?
ZIP code 78949 falls within Fayette County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78949 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 78949 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 78949 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 78949 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78949 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 78949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 78949 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 78949 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 78949 in?
ZIP code 78949 observes the CST timezone.
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