ZIP code 78947
Where is ZIP code 78947?
Lexington, Texas
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78947 belongs to Lexington, Texas in Lee County. 78947 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 codes 512, 737 and 979. About 5,044 people live in the 78947 area, where the median household income is $84,649. The closest ZIP codes are 78948 (Lincoln, 8.5 mi southeast), 78650 (Mc Dade, 13.6 mi southwest) and 77853 (Dime Box, 14.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78947 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lexington |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 512, 737, 979 |
| Coordinates | 30.4191, -97.0524 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78947
| Population | 5,044 · lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.5 years · higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $84,649 · higher than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,766 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $319,600 · higher than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,068 a month |
| Housing units | 2,169 |
| Households | 1,974 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 206.64 sq mi (plus 1.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78947. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78947
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78948 | Lincoln, TX | 8.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 78650 | Mc Dade, TX | 13.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 77853 | Dime Box, TX | 14.2 mi E | Standard |
| 76577 | Thorndale, TX | 15 mi NW | Standard |
| 78659 | Paige, TX | 16.6 mi S | Standard |
| 76567 | Rockdale, TX | 16.7 mi N | Standard |
| 77852 | Deanville, TX | 17.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78942 | Giddings, TX | 18.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 76578 | Thrall, TX | 18.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 78615 | Coupland, TX | 19.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78621 | Elgin, TX | 20.3 mi W | Standard |
| 77838 | Chriesman, TX | 20.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78947 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78947
123 MAIN ST
LEXINGTON TX 78947
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Blue, Leo and Tanglewood: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78947-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78947?
- 78947 is a Lexington, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78947 in?
- ZIP code 78947 is in Lee County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78947 in?
- 78947 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78947?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78947 use area codes 512, 737 and 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78947?
- About 5,044 people live in ZIP code 78947, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78947?
- The median household income in 78947 is $84,649 a year, higher than 72% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78947?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78947 are 78948 (Lincoln, 8.5 miles), 78650 (Mc Dade, 13.6 miles), 77853 (Dime Box, 14.2 miles) and 76577 (Thorndale, 15 miles).