78931 ZIP Code — Bleiblerville, TX

Austin County, Texas

ZIP code 78931 is located in Bleiblerville, Texas, within Austin County. It covers approximately 13.62 square miles and serves a population of 210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78931

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 78931 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

210

population

13.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78931 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78931

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78931. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bleiblerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78944 Industry (3.5 mi) 78950 New Ulm (10 mi) 77418 Bellville (10.7 mi) 77833 Brenham (13.2 mi) 78940 Fayetteville (15.4 mi) 78954 Round Top (16.5 mi) 77835 Burton (16.5 mi) 78933 Cat Spring (16.8 mi) 78932 Carmine (16.8 mi) 77426 Chappell Hill (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	210
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	13.62 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	30.0218
Longitude	-96.4435
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	28.3%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	50.4%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

210

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

Median household income

$36,737

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

34.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	26.7%
18 and over	154	73.3%
65 and over	74	35.2%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	210	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	40.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	50.4%	22.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 33.3%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	33.3%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$1M+ 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	35.9%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	30.3%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	75.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.7%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	48.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.2%
Propane / LP gas	53.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	9	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	31	33.3%
Households with children under 18	34	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	63.4%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	26.4%
Married	72.4%	40.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	33.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 34.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	34.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	23.2%
High school	43	76.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Professional & management 21.1%

Other services 16.7%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	27.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.4%
Retirement income	8.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	210	100.0%
Spanish	10	4.8%
Other Indo-European	10	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	210	100.0%
Born in same state	197	93.8%
Born in different state	172	81.9%
Foreign born	13	6.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78931

What city is ZIP code 78931 in?

ZIP code 78931 is primarily assigned to Bleiblerville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78931 in?

ZIP code 78931 falls within Austin County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78931 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 78931 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78931 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 78931 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78931 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 78931 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 78931?

ZIP code 78931 has an estimated population of 210 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78931 in?

ZIP code 78931 observes the CST timezone.