78940 ZIP Code — Fayetteville, TX

Fayette County, Texas

ZIP code 78940 is located in Fayetteville, Texas, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 130.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78940

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 $246,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,604. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 47% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 78940 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,071

population

130.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fayetteville	Acceptable
Fayetteville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78938 Ellinger (5.6 mi) 78954 Round Top (9.4 mi) 78950 New Ulm (11.6 mi) 78944 Industry (11.9 mi) 78945 La Grange (13.7 mi) 78934 Columbus (13.7 mi) 78932 Carmine (14.8 mi) 78931 Bleiblerville (15.4 mi) 77835 Burton (18.4 mi) 78962 Weimar (18.6 mi) 78933 Cat Spring (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,071
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	130.67 sq mi
Water area	4.45 sq mi
Latitude	29.9187
Longitude	-96.6716
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	32.3%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,071

Population

People per sq mi

56.4

Median age

$86,604

Median household income

$45,152

Per capita income

$246,600

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

93.6%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,225

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

106

35–44

172

45–54

141

55–59

117

60–64

225

65–74

184

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	264	12.7%
18 and over	1,807	87.3%
65 and over	691	33.4%
Median age	56.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,928	92.3%
Black or African American	110	5.3%
Two or more races	29	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.8%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$86,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,600
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	93.6%
Renter occupied	6.4%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.2%
2010–2019	15.0%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	59.3%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	509	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	210	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	137	15.7%
Households with children under 18	121	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	429	49.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	11.4%
Married	54.3%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	6.4%	15.9%
Divorced	16.9%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.7%
Kindergarten	11	5.1%
Elementary school	137	63.7%
High school	39	18.1%
College / grad school	20	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 14.6%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 7.2%

Retail trade 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Public administration 4.0%

Construction 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 26.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	20.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,015	97.3%
Spanish	33	1.6%
Other Indo-European	9	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,040	98.5%
Born in same state	2,035	98.3%
Born in different state	1,758	84.9%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.5%
Not a US citizen	9	29.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	199	9.6%
Italian	166	8%
Arab	76	3.7%
Irish	15	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.6%
German	9	0.4%
English	2	0.1%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78940

What city is ZIP code 78940 in?

ZIP code 78940 is primarily assigned to Fayetteville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78940 in?

ZIP code 78940 falls within Fayette County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78940 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 78940 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 78940 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 78940 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78940 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 78940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78940?

ZIP code 78940 has an estimated population of 2,071 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78940 in?

ZIP code 78940 observes the CST timezone.