78962 ZIP Code — Weimar, TX

Colorado County, Texas

ZIP code 78962 is located in Weimar, Texas, within Colorado County. It covers approximately 172.39 square miles and serves a population of 5,202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 78962

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 $222,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,755) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 78962 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,202

population

172.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weimar	Acceptable
Weimar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78934 Columbus (6 mi) 78938 Ellinger (13.9 mi) 77442 Garwood (16.8 mi) 78956 Schulenburg (17.5 mi) 78940 Fayetteville (18.6 mi) 78950 New Ulm (18.6 mi) 78933 Cat Spring (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,202
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	172.39 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	29.6507
Longitude	-96.6455
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	40.7%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,202

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$71,755

Median household income

$42,888

Per capita income

$222,200

Median home value

$539

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

2,240

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

101

145

5–9

141

146

10–14

141

247

15–19

238

109

20–24

106

334

25–34

324

215

35–44

207

400

45–54

386

186

55–59

180

153

60–64

147

343

65–74

332

176

75–84

170

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	959	18.4%
18 and over	4,243	81.6%
65 and over	1,192	22.9%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Black or African American 8.7%

Other race 8.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,971	67.3%
Hispanic or Latino	702	11.9%
Black or African American	514	8.7%
Other race	488	8.3%
Two or more races	224	3.8%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$71,755

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,200
Median rent / month	$539
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,259	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	274	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	384	19.7%
Households with children under 18	464	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	870	44.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	21.1%
Married	56.1%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	8.8%
Divorced	5.7%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	4.8%
Kindergarten	91	7.8%
Elementary school	420	36.0%
High school	343	29.4%
College / grad school	258	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 14.1%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Professional & management 10.7%

Construction 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 2.9%

Other services 2.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	305	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,997	96.1%
Spanish	236	4.7%
Other Indo-European	230	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,866	93.5%
Born in same state	4,813	92.5%
Born in different state	4,154	79.9%
Foreign born	53	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	336	6.5%
Not a US citizen	110	32.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	538	10.3%
Arab	529	10.2%
Italian	391	7.5%
English	72	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	45	0.9%
Irish	7	0.1%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78962

What city is ZIP code 78962 in?

ZIP code 78962 is primarily assigned to Weimar, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78962 in?

ZIP code 78962 falls within Colorado County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78962 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 78962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78962 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 78962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78962?

ZIP code 78962 has an estimated population of 5,202 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78962?

The median home value in ZIP code 78962 is $222,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 78962 in?

ZIP code 78962 observes the CST timezone.