ZIP Code 78938 -- Ellinger, TX

Fayette | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 80.49% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
270
Unknown
Median Income
$61,250
Home Value
$201,400
Median Rent
$688
Median Age
38.70
Diversity Index
66.70
High
Cost of Living
66.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 78938

ZIP code 78938 in Ellinger, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 270. The median household income is $61,250, which is This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $201,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 66.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 38.70 years. Approximately 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Fayette, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
270
Median Age
38.70
Male Population
158
58.5%
Female Population
112
41.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
66.70 High
White
58.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
39.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
39.3%
Other Race
1.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$61,250
Mean Household Income
$66,853
Per Capita Income
$33,548
Below Poverty Line
6.3%

This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$201,400
Median Rent
$688
Total Housing Units
170
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
47
27.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
80.5%
Renter Occupied
19.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.5% Renter 19.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
133
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
112.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.8%
Carpool
10.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.5%

Cost of Living Index

66.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78938 is 33.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Fayette

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78945 La grange 10,394 $75,446
78956 Schulenburg 5,243 $67,903
78941 Flatonia 3,619 $76,477
78940 Fayetteville 2,188 $89,157
78954 Round top 1,173 $103,750
78949 Muldoon 760 $64,167

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78938

ZIP code 78938 (Ellinger, TX) has a total population of 270 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 38.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78938 is $61,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78938 is primarily located in Ellinger, Texas (TX). It falls within Fayette County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78938 is $201,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $688.

The median age in ZIP code 78938 is 38.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78938 has a cost of living index of 66.09 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78938, 13.20% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.06% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78938 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 14.50% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.