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78942

Texas · 10,136 residents · 203 sq mi
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ZIP 78942 is a ZIP code of 10,136 people in Lee County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. 75% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 42.4, about 3 years above the US median. Density works out to 50 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $255,700. Among the 5 ZIP codes in Lee County, 78942 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$73,429
US average: $82,259
$31,795
US average: $44,673
$255,700
US average: $376,019
20.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
203 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.0%
Age 65+
18.4%
52.2%
47.8%
2.46 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(5,003)
Black13.1%(1,325)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(3,481)
Asian0%(5)
Other3.2%(322)
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Lee County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 5HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
77853$60,069
78946$65,221
78947$84,649
78948$58,889
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78942?

ZIP code 78942 has about 10,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78942?

The typical household in ZIP code 78942 earns about $73,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78942 expensive?

In ZIP code 78942, the median home is worth about $255,700, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78942?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78942 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78942?

About 14.4% of people in ZIP code 78942 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Lee County
Other ZIP codes in Lee County
ZIP 78947ZIP 78946ZIP 77853ZIP 78948

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024