ZIP code 78940
Where is ZIP code 78940?
Fayetteville, Texas
Fayette County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78940 belongs to Fayetteville, Texas in Fayette County. 78940 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 2,188 people live in the 78940 area, where the median household income is $89,157. The closest ZIP codes are 78938 (Ellinger, 4.1 mi southwest), 78950 (New Ulm, 9.2 mi east) and 78954 (Round Top, 11.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78940 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fayetteville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 979 |
| Coordinates | 29.8868, -96.6463 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78940
| Population | 2,188 · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · lower than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.3 years · higher than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $89,157 · higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,352 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $292,200 · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $919 a month |
| Housing units | 1,331 |
| Households | 965 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 5.4% |
| Land area | 130.67 sq mi (plus 4.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78940. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78940
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78938 | Ellinger, TX | 4.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 78950 | New Ulm, TX | 9.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78954 | Round Top, TX | 11.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 78944 | Industry, TX | 12.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 78961 | Warrenton, TX | 12.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78943 | Glidden, TX | 13.3 mi S | Standard |
| 78934 | Columbus, TX | 13.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78945 | La Grange, TX | 14.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78931 | Bleiblerville, TX | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 78935 | Alleyton, TX | 15.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78962 | Weimar, TX | 15.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 78932 | Carmine, TX | 17.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78940 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78940
123 MAIN ST
FAYETTEVILLE TX 78940
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Shelby: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78940-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78940?
- 78940 is a Fayetteville, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78940 in?
- ZIP code 78940 is in Fayette County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78940 in?
- 78940 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78940?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78940 use area code 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78940?
- About 2,188 people live in ZIP code 78940, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78940?
- The median household income in 78940 is $89,157 a year, higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78940?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78940 are 78938 (Ellinger, 4.1 miles), 78950 (New Ulm, 9.2 miles), 78954 (Round Top, 11.9 miles) and 78944 (Industry, 12.1 miles).