78950 ZIP Code — New Ulm, TX

Austin County, Texas

ZIP code 78950 is located in New Ulm, Texas, within Austin County. It covers approximately 114.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78950

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,391. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 78950 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,376

population

114.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Ulm	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78944 Industry (8.3 mi) 78933 Cat Spring (9.2 mi) 78931 Bleiblerville (10 mi) 78940 Fayetteville (11.6 mi) 78934 Columbus (12.7 mi) 78938 Ellinger (13.8 mi) 77418 Bellville (14.6 mi) 78954 Round Top (18.2 mi) 78962 Weimar (18.6 mi) 77474 Sealy (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,376
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	114.95 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	29.8810
Longitude	-96.4834
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	43.7%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	6.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,376

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$98,391

Median household income

$40,751

Per capita income

$232,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,106

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

102

25–34

110

133

35–44

143

191

45–54

207

55–59

103

60–64

111

144

65–74

155

103

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	553	23.3%
18 and over	1,823	76.7%
65 and over	523	22.0%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Black or African American 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 1.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,974	80.3%
Black or African American	313	12.7%
Hispanic or Latino	83	3.4%
Other race	47	1.9%
Two or more races	42	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	6.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 32.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	32.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$98,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	34.2%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	50.4%
Propane / LP gas	47.7%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	529	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	155	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	190	21.4%
Households with children under 18	181	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	351	39.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	14.9%
Married	64.3%	61.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	10.8%
Divorced	3.6%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	32	7.4%
Elementary school	218	50.5%
High school	157	36.3%
College / grad school	25	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Construction 16.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 5.0%

Information 1.4%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	15.6%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,241	94.3%
Spanish	13	0.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,308	97.1%
Born in same state	2,294	96.5%
Born in different state	2,006	84.4%
Foreign born	14	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	68	2.9%
Not a US citizen	29	42.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	303	12.8%
Italian	200	8.4%
Arab	123	5.2%
Dutch	18	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.7%
Irish	11	0.5%
German	10	0.4%
Polish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78950

What city is ZIP code 78950 in?

ZIP code 78950 is primarily assigned to New Ulm, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78950 in?

ZIP code 78950 falls within Austin County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78950 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 78950 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78950 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 78950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78950?

ZIP code 78950 has an estimated population of 2,376 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78950?

The median household income in ZIP code 78950 is $98,391, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78950 in?

ZIP code 78950 observes the CST timezone.