ZIP code 78938
Where is ZIP code 78938?
Ellinger, Texas
Fayette County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78938 belongs to Ellinger, Texas in Fayette County. 78938 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 979. About 270 people live in the 78938 area, where the median household income is $61,250. The closest ZIP codes are 78940 (Fayetteville, 4.1 mi northeast), 78943 (Glidden, 11.8 mi southeast) and 78945 (La Grange, 12 mi west).
| ZIP code | 78938 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ellinger |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 979 |
| Coordinates | 29.8459, -96.6966 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78938
| Population | 270 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 35 · lower than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.7 years · higher than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 42% |
| Median household income | $61,250 · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,548 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $201,400 · lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $688 a month |
| Housing units | 170 |
| Households | 123 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 20% |
| Land area | 7.82 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78938. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78938
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78940 | Fayetteville, TX | 4.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 78943 | Glidden, TX | 11.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78945 | La Grange, TX | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 78962 | Weimar, TX | 12.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78950 | New Ulm, TX | 12.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78934 | Columbus, TX | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 78954 | Round Top, TX | 13.7 mi N | Standard |
| 78961 | Warrenton, TX | 15.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78935 | Alleyton, TX | 15.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 78944 | Industry, TX | 16.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 78956 | Schulenburg, TX | 16.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 78952 | Plum, TX | 17.4 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78938 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78938
123 MAIN ST
ELLINGER TX 78938
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78938-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78938?
- 78938 is a Ellinger, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78938 in?
- ZIP code 78938 is in Fayette County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78938 in?
- 78938 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78938?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78938 use area code 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78938?
- About 270 people live in ZIP code 78938, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78938?
- The median household income in 78938 is $61,250 a year, lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78938?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78938 are 78940 (Fayetteville, 4.1 miles), 78943 (Glidden, 11.8 miles), 78945 (La Grange, 12 miles) and 78962 (Weimar, 12.1 miles).