78941 ZIP Code — Flatonia, TX

Fayette County, Texas

ZIP code 78941 is located in Flatonia, Texas, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 161.82 square miles and serves a population of 3,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78941

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 $177,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,588. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 78941 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,430

population

161.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flatonia	Acceptable
Flatonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78959 Waelder (10.8 mi) 78963 West Point (11.8 mi) 78953 Rosanky (14 mi) 78956 Schulenburg (14.4 mi) 78957 Smithville (15.1 mi) 77975 Moulton (16.3 mi) 78945 La Grange (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,430
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	161.82 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	29.7851
Longitude	-97.1457
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,430

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$70,588

Median household income

$30,181

Per capita income

$177,700

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

1,383

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

116

10–14

106

183

15–19

167

20–24

158

25–34

145

202

35–44

185

266

45–54

244

55–59

108

60–64

239

65–74

219

162

75–84

148

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	734	21.4%
18 and over	2,696	78.6%
65 and over	870	25.4%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.7%

Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

Other race 10.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,607	62.7%
Hispanic or Latino	731	17.6%
Other race	455	10.9%
Two or more races	302	7.3%
Black or African American	50	1.2%
Asian	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$70,588

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,700
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	75.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Wood	2.4%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	735	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	63	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	153	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	281	22.8%
Households with children under 18	329	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	577	46.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	29.7%
Married	53.0%	54.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	6.8%
Divorced	2.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.0%
Kindergarten	28	3.9%
Elementary school	363	50.3%
High school	267	37.0%
College / grad school	42	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Retail trade 13.8%

Wholesale trade 12.1%

Other services 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 7.3%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Education & healthcare 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	20.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	27.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,350	97.7%
Spanish	304	9.1%
Other Indo-European	297	8.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,070	89.5%
Born in same state	3,061	89.2%
Born in different state	2,454	71.5%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	360	10.5%
Not a US citizen	72	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	247	7.2%
French	217	6.3%
Arab	103	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.4%
German	10	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78941

What city is ZIP code 78941 in?

ZIP code 78941 is primarily assigned to Flatonia, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78941 in?

ZIP code 78941 falls within Fayette County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78941 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 78941 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78941 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 78941 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78941?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 78941 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 78941 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78941 in?

ZIP code 78941 observes the CST timezone.