78956 ZIP Code — Schulenburg, TX

Fayette County, Texas

ZIP code 78956 is located in Schulenburg, Texas, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 169.17 square miles and serves a population of 5,067 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78956

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,744. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,067

population

169.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Schulenburg	Acceptable
Schulenburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77975 Moulton (13.3 mi) 78941 Flatonia (14.4 mi) 78945 La Grange (15.1 mi) 78938 Ellinger (17.4 mi) 78962 Weimar (17.5 mi) 78963 West Point (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,067
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	169.17 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	29.6844
Longitude	-96.9348
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,067

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$65,744

Median household income

$29,843

Per capita income

$205,800

Median home value

$1,149

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

2,155

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

184

Under 5

171

109

5–9

102

273

10–14

254

138

15–19

129

119

20–24

110

222

25–34

207

320

35–44

299

283

45–54

264

196

55–59

183

239

60–64

223

272

65–74

254

152

75–84

141

115

85+

108

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,260	24.9%
18 and over	3,807	75.1%
65 and over	1,042	20.6%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Black or African American 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Two or more races 4.8%

Other race 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,966	72.5%
Black or African American	568	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	404	7.4%
Two or more races	262	4.8%
Other race	193	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	55	1%
Asian	18	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$65,744

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,800
Median rent / month	$1,149
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	63.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	4.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	931	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	85	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	315	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	448	25.2%
Households with children under 18	570	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	602	33.8%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	14.2%
Married	51.7%	53.4%
Separated	0.3%	0.9%
Widowed	3.6%	20.5%
Divorced	13.8%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	7.0%
Kindergarten	61	5.4%
Elementary school	526	46.9%
High school	345	30.8%
College / grad school	110	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Construction 10.0%

Retail trade 8.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	26.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	261	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,712	93.0%
Spanish	176	3.7%
Other Indo-European	164	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,627	91.3%
Born in same state	4,616	91.1%
Born in different state	3,898	76.9%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	440	8.7%
Not a US citizen	163	37.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	371	7.3%
French	307	6.1%
Arab	127	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	70	1.4%
German	11	0.2%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78956

What city is ZIP code 78956 in?

ZIP code 78956 is primarily assigned to Schulenburg, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78956 in?

ZIP code 78956 falls within Fayette County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 78956?

ZIP code 78956 has an estimated population of 5,067 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78956?

The median home value in ZIP code 78956 is $205,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78956?

The median household income in ZIP code 78956 is $65,744, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78956 in?

ZIP code 78956 observes the CST timezone.