ZIP code 78648
Where is ZIP code 78648?
Luling, Texas
Caldwell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78648 belongs to Luling, Texas in Caldwell County. 78648 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 830. About 7,863 people live in the 78648 area, where the median household income is $57,621. The closest ZIP codes are 78661 (Prairie Lea, 6.4 mi northwest), 78658 (Ottine, 7 mi southeast) and 78622 (Fentress, 9.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78648 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Luling |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 512, 737, 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.6826, -97.6499 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 786 |
Population and income in 78648
| Population | 7,863 · higher than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 59 · lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $57,621 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,099 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $217,500 · higher than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,038 a month |
| Housing units | 3,509 |
| Households | 3,274 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 132.92 sq mi (plus 0.69 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78648. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78648
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78661 | Prairie Lea, TX | 6.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78658 | Ottine, TX | 7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78622 | Fentress, TX | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78632 | Harwood, TX | 9.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78638 | Kingsbury, TX | 10.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78604 | Belmont, TX | 11.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78670 | Staples, TX | 11.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78644 | Lockhart, TX | 14.2 mi N | Standard |
| 78655 | Martindale, TX | 16.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78629 | Gonzales, TX | 17 mi SE | Standard |
| 78656 | Maxwell, TX | 17.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 78614 | Cost, TX | 18.3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78648 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78648
123 MAIN ST
LULING TX 78648
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Joliet and Stairtown: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78648-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78648?
- 78648 is a Luling, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78648 in?
- ZIP code 78648 is in Caldwell County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78648 in?
- 78648 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78648?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78648 use area codes 512, 737 and 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78648?
- About 7,863 people live in ZIP code 78648, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78648?
- The median household income in 78648 is $57,621 a year, lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78648?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78648 are 78661 (Prairie Lea, 6.4 miles), 78658 (Ottine, 7 miles), 78622 (Fentress, 9.1 miles) and 78632 (Harwood, 9.6 miles).