ZIP Code 78942 Demographics

Lee County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78942 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,746

↓ 44.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$66,184

↓ 0.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$180,500

↓ 13.3% vs county

Median Age

41.4 yrs

↑ 1.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

↓ +12.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78942 compares to Lee County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78942 $66k Lee $66k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78942 $181k Lee $208k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

71.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,069

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78942 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$180,500
Down Payment (20%)$36,100
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,147P&I: $913 | Tax: $181 | Ins: $53
Rent (Local Median)
$1,069
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $78/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78942, sorted by distance.

78946 9.2 mi away lee county 78932 12.9 mi away fayette county 78954 15.8 mi away fayette county 78945 17.6 mi away fayette county 78963 17.9 mi away fayette county 78940 22.7 mi away austin county 78944 27.9 mi away austin county 78931 30.1 mi away austin county

About Lee County

Lee County is located in Texas and has a total population of 17,543. The county's median household income is $66,448 and median home value is $208,100. ZIP code 78942 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lee County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.