ZIP Code 78946 Demographics

Lee County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78946 compared to county averages.

Total Population

931

↓ 94.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,458

↑ +6.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$164,200

↓ 21.1% vs county

Median Age

47.1 yrs

↓ +12.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.8%

↓ +182.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78946 compares to Lee County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78946 $70k Lee $66k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78946 $164k Lee $208k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

58.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,114

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78946 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$164,200
Down Payment (20%)$32,840
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,042P&I: $830 | Tax: $164 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$1,114
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $72/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78946, sorted by distance.

78932 4.2 mi away fayette county 78942 9.2 mi away lee county 78954 10.9 mi away fayette county 78940 19.1 mi away austin county 78945 20.3 mi away fayette county 78944 21.0 mi away austin county 78931 22.5 mi away austin county 78963 23.9 mi away fayette 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 78946 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.