78947 ZIP Code – Lexington, Texas
ZIP code 78947 is a small ZIP code located in Lexington, Texas, within Lee County with a population of approximately 4,818 residents. At $73,984, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $235,300 are near the national average, with 75.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,064 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.5%, which is below the U.S. rate. About 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.1%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 41.1, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78948, 77853, 78650.
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ZIP 78947 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78947 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,818 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $73k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $235k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,064 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78948 – Lincoln
- 77853 – Dime Box
- 78650 – Mc Dade
- 76578 – Thrall
- 76567 – Rockdale
- 78659 – Paige
- 76577 – Thorndale
- 77852 – Deanville
- 78942 – Giddings
- 78621 – Elgin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78948 | LINCOLN | 689 | Not provided |
| 77853 | DIME BOX | 1,009 | $55,238 |
| 78650 | MC DADE | 2,807 | $62,125 |
| 76578 | THRALL | 1,232 | $92,188 |
| 76567 | ROCKDALE | 8,244 | $48,472 |