78963 ZIP Code — West Point, TX

Fayette County, Texas

ZIP code 78963 is located in West Point, Texas, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 42.31 square miles and serves a population of 608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78963

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 $247,700.

Median household income is $87,105. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78963 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

608

population

42.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78957 Smithville (9.3 mi) 78945 La Grange (9.6 mi) 78941 Flatonia (11.8 mi) 78942 Giddings (16.9 mi) 78956 Schulenburg (18.8 mi) 78659 Paige (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	608
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	42.31 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	29.9357
Longitude	-97.0533
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	37.3%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	13.7%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

608

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$87,105

Median household income

$45,664

Per capita income

$247,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

319

Housing units

30.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	20.6%
18 and over	483	79.4%
65 and over	148	24.3%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.6%

Two or more races 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Black or African American 5.8%

Group	Count	%
White	512	77.6%
Two or more races	58	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	52	7.9%
Black or African American	38	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	13.7%	5.4%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	27.8%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$87,105

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 19.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.2%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	19.7%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	65.4%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	39.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	75.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	3.8%
Female householder, no spouse	48	20.5%
Households with children under 18	64	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	44.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.7%	8.2%
Married	89.3%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	14.3%
Divorced	0.0%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	32.1%
Kindergarten	11	9.8%
Elementary school	27	24.1%
High school	20	17.9%
College / grad school	18	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 18.8%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Construction 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	3.4%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	25.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	541	89.0%
Spanish	9	1.7%
Other Indo-European	9	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	608	100.0%
Born in same state	608	100.0%
Born in different state	462	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	9.4%
Arab	48	7.9%
English	35	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	4.3%
German	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78963

What city is ZIP code 78963 in?

ZIP code 78963 is primarily assigned to West Point, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78963 in?

ZIP code 78963 falls within Fayette County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78963 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 78963 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 78963 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 78963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78963?

ZIP code 78963 has an estimated population of 608 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78963?

The median household income in ZIP code 78963 is $87,105, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78963 in?

ZIP code 78963 observes the CST timezone.