78947 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to LEXINGTON, TX 78947

78947 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Lexington, Texas. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $54,236/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78947 is $48,008.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78947 earn an average of $34,930/year. Women earn only $21,228/year.

1,906 people in 78947 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78947? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 78947 is 37.6 minutes!

The median age here is 44. There are 2,218 men and 2,257 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,272 people (out of the 4,475 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,451 homes, and 21 businesses every day. 22 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78947 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Lhasa, Tibet!) and -97 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 481 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 4,475
  • White Population: 4,087
  • Black Population: 292
  • Hispanic Population: 320
  • Asian Population: 14
  • Hawaiian Population: 10
  • Indian Population: 51
  • Male Population: 2,218
  • Female Population: 2,257
  • Median Age: 44
  • Median Age of Males: 43
  • Median Age of Females: 45
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Texas
  • County: Lee
  • City: Lexington
  • Longitude: -97.1
  • Latitude: 30.4
  • Elevation: 482 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 979
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,805
  • Drive alone: 1,359
  • Carpool: 404
  • Public transit: 2
  • Ride bikes or walk: 22

  • Average commute time: 37.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 64
  •    5 - 9: 181
  •    10 - 14: 51
  •    15 - 19: 96
  •    20 - 24: 153
  •    25 - 29: 133
  •    30 - 34: 235
  •    35 - 39: 17
  •    40 - 44: 53
  •    45 - 59: 356
  •    60 - 89: 420
  •    90 plus: 46
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $127,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $58,534
  • Businesses: 56
  • Employees: 248
  • Annual Payroll: $4,334,000
  • Average Family Income: $54,236
  • Median Family Income: $41,655
  • Average Income for Men: $34,930
  • Average Income for Women: $21,228
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 287
  • State FIPS Code: 48

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Schools in 78947 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Lexington Elementary School
222 Fifth St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Middle Schools
Lexington Middle School
121 Third St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
High Schools
Lexington High School
8783 N Hwy 77
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 78947 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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