ZIP code 78942
Where is ZIP code 78942?
Giddings, Texas
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78942 belongs to Giddings, Texas in Lee County. 78942 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 10,136 people live in the 78942 area, where the median household income is $73,429. The closest ZIP codes are 78960 (Warda, 7.7 mi south), 78948 (Lincoln, 9.9 mi north) and 78946 (Ledbetter, 11.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78942 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Giddings |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 512, 737, 979 |
| Coordinates | 30.1777, -96.9332 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78942
| Population | 10,136 · higher than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 50 · lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.4 years · higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $73,429 · higher than 56% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,795 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $255,700 · higher than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,088 a month |
| Housing units | 4,490 |
| Households | 3,926 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 202.97 sq mi (plus 0.95 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78942. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78942
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78960 | Warda, TX | 7.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78948 | Lincoln, TX | 9.9 mi N | Standard |
| 78946 | Ledbetter, TX | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78659 | Paige, TX | 11.2 mi W | Standard |
| 77853 | Dime Box, TX | 14 mi NE | Standard |
| 78932 | Carmine, TX | 15 mi E | Standard |
| 78954 | Round Top, TX | 15.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 78961 | Warrenton, TX | 16.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78963 | West Point, TX | 16.7 mi S | Standard |
| 78952 | Plum, TX | 16.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78957 | Smithville, TX | 17 mi SW | Standard |
| 78947 | Lexington, TX | 18.1 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78942 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78942
123 MAIN ST
GIDDINGS TX 78942
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78942-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78942?
- 78942 is a Giddings, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78942 in?
- ZIP code 78942 is in Lee County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78942 in?
- 78942 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78942?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78942 use area codes 512, 737 and 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78942?
- About 10,136 people live in ZIP code 78942, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78942?
- The median household income in 78942 is $73,429 a year, higher than 56% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78942?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78942 are 78960 (Warda, 7.7 miles), 78948 (Lincoln, 9.9 miles), 78946 (Ledbetter, 11.1 miles) and 78659 (Paige, 11.2 miles).