78946 ZIP Code — Ledbetter, TX

Fayette County, Texas

ZIP code 78946 is located in Ledbetter, Texas, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 104.94 square miles and serves a population of 931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78946

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $70,458. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

931

population

104.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ledbetter	Acceptable
Ledbetter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77835 Burton (6.7 mi) 78932 Carmine (6.8 mi) 78942 Giddings (11.1 mi) 77853 Dime Box (11.3 mi) 78954 Round Top (11.8 mi) 78948 Lincoln (14 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	931
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	104.94 sq mi
Water area	2.91 sq mi
Latitude	30.2172
Longitude	-96.7525
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	39.7%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

931

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$70,458

Median household income

$27,229

Per capita income

$164,200

Median home value

$1,114

Median monthly rent

58.8%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

452

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	98	10.5%
18 and over	833	89.5%
65 and over	262	28.1%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.6%

Black or African American 48.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	465	49.6%
Black or African American	459	48.9%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.7%
Two or more races	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	41.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	33.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	19.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 41.2%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	41.2%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$70,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 33.1%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,200
Median rent / month	$1,114
Owner occupied	58.8%
Renter occupied	41.2%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	42.9%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	28.5%
4 bedrooms	41.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	7.1%
2 vehicles	57.2%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	204	46.7%
Female householder, no spouse	80	18.3%
Households with children under 18	69	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	153	35.0%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	25.1%
Married	39.0%	48.6%
Separated	5.9%	5.2%
Widowed	10.0%	14.5%
Divorced	1.2%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	75	57.3%
High school	49	37.4%
College / grad school	7	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.6%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.5%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Public administration 6.8%

Retail trade 4.9%

Construction 3.6%

Information 0.9%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	50.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	33.4%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	8.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.8

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 45.9%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	931	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	931	100.0%
Born in same state	931	100.0%
Born in different state	842	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	6.2%
French	53	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	3.2%
Dutch	29	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78946

What city is ZIP code 78946 in?

ZIP code 78946 is primarily assigned to Ledbetter, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78946 in?

ZIP code 78946 falls within Lee County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78946 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 78946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78946?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78946?

18% of residents in ZIP code 78946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78946 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 78946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 78946 in?

ZIP code 78946 observes the CST timezone.