78942 Zip Code Profile

78942 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Giddings, Texas. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $50,045/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78942 is $40,274.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78942 earn an average of $26,278/year. Women earn only $17,906/year.

3,781 people in 78942 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78942? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.1 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 4,638 men and 4,351 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,342 people (out of the 8,989 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,015 homes, and 353 businesses every day. 81 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78942 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Asyut, Egypt!) and -97 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 503 feet above sea levell.

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• Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market
• Beaver Creek Landowner's Association
• Eagles Landing

• River Valley Farmers Market
• Round Top Farmers Market Association
• Three Oaks

• Demographics

• Total Population: 8,989
• White Population: 6,902
• Black Population: 1,039
• Hispanic Population: 2,976
• Asian Population: 61
• Hawaiian Population: 16
• Indian Population: 115
• Male Population: 4,638
• Female Population: 4,351
• Median Age: 36
• Median Age of Males: 34
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• County: Lee
• City: Giddings
• Longitude: -96.9
• Latitude: 30.2
• Elevation: 504 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 979

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,606
• Drive alone: 2,788
• Carpool: 716
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 81


• Average commute time: 24.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 137
•    5 - 9: 707
•    10 - 14: 913
•    15 - 19: 572
•    20 - 24: 184
•    25 - 29: 42
•    30 - 34: 241
•    35 - 39: 38
•    40 - 44: 60
•    45 - 59: 225
•    60 - 89: 376
•    90 plus: 111

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $108,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $40,027
• Businesses: 305
• Employees: 3,351
• Annual Payroll: $123,745,000
• Average Family Income: $50,045
• Median Family Income: $35,369
• Average Income for Men: $26,278
• Average Income for Women: $17,906

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 10
• Congressional District Land Area: 3803.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Michael T. McCaul (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 287
• State FIPS Code: 48

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View all schools in Giddings

Primary Schools

Giddings El

1010 E Industry St

Giddings, TX 78942

(979) 542-2886

Middle Schools

Giddings Int

1402 E Industry

Giddings, TX 78942

(979) 542-4403

Giddings Middle

2337 N Main

Giddings, TX 78942

(979) 542-2057

High Schools

Giddings H S

2337 N Main

Giddings, TX 78942

(979) 542-3351

Giddings State School

Hwy 290 E & James Turman Rd

Giddings, TX 78942

(979) 542-3686

Knox Learning Ctr

9660 E Austin

Giddings, TX 78942

(979) 542-0150