78942 ZIP Code — Giddings, TX

Lee County, Texas

ZIP code 78942 is located in Giddings, Texas, within Lee County. It covers approximately 202.98 square miles and serves a population of 9,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78942

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 $180,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $66,184. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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 25 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 smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,746

population

202.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Giddings	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78946 Ledbetter (11.1 mi) 78659 Paige (12.1 mi) 78948 Lincoln (12.2 mi) 78932 Carmine (13.7 mi) 78954 Round Top (14.2 mi) 77853 Dime Box (16.4 mi) 77835 Burton (16.6 mi) 78963 West Point (16.9 mi) 78945 La Grange (17.4 mi) 78957 Smithville (19.1 mi) 78650 Mc Dade (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,746
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	287

Geography
Land area	202.98 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	30.1522
Longitude	-96.9225
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	45.0%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	35.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	17.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

9,746

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$66,184

Median household income

$28,879

Per capita income

$180,500

Median home value

$1,069

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

3,299

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

292

Under 5

289

200

5–9

198

322

10–14

318

283

15–19

280

365

20–24

362

595

25–34

589

592

35–44

585

602

45–54

596

380

55–59

375

380

60–64

375

533

65–74

528

272

75–84

269

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,005	20.6%
18 and over	7,741	79.4%
65 and over	1,768	18.1%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Two or more races 9.7%

Other race 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,928	63.7%
Black or African American	1,205	11.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,127	10.4%
Two or more races	1,059	9.7%
Other race	247	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	240	2.2%
Asian	67	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	35.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	17.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$66,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,500
Median rent / month	$1,069
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.0%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,574	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	476	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	600	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	792	23.0%
Households with children under 18	1,234	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,195	34.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	29.0%
Married	45.7%	44.1%
Separated	1.8%	2.2%
Widowed	2.3%	7.0%
Divorced	12.9%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	177	8.3%
Kindergarten	45	2.1%
Elementary school	845	39.5%
High school	641	30.0%
College / grad school	431	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Construction 14.3%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Public administration 7.5%

Other services 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 36.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	31.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	556	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	19.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,165	94.0%
Spanish	670	7.3%
Other Indo-European	638	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	29	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,826	90.6%
Born in same state	8,765	89.9%
Born in different state	7,463	76.6%
Foreign born	61	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	920	9.4%
Not a US citizen	425	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	885	9.1%
French	611	6.3%
Arab	252	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	117	1.2%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78942

What city is ZIP code 78942 in?

ZIP code 78942 is primarily assigned to Giddings, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78942 in?

ZIP code 78942 falls within Lee County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78942?

19% of residents in ZIP code 78942 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78942?

The median home value in ZIP code 78942 is $180,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 78942?

ZIP code 78942 has an estimated population of 9,746 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78942?

The median household income in ZIP code 78942 is $66,184, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78942 in?

ZIP code 78942 observes the CST timezone.