ZIP code 78950
Where is ZIP code 78950?
New Ulm, Texas
Austin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78950 belongs to New Ulm, Texas in Austin County. 78950 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 2,300 people live in the 78950 area, where the median household income is $91,354. The closest ZIP codes are 78944 (Industry, 5.4 mi north), 78931 (Bleiblerville, 8.6 mi north) and 78940 (Fayetteville, 9.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 78950 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Ulm |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Austin County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 979 |
| Coordinates | 29.9134, -96.4961 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78950
| Population | 2,300 · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 69% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.9 years · higher than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $91,354 · higher than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,102 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $247,700 · higher than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,304 a month |
| Housing units | 1,275 |
| Households | 980 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 114.95 sq mi (plus 0.92 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78950. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78950
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78944 | Industry, TX | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 78931 | Bleiblerville, TX | 8.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78940 | Fayetteville, TX | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 78938 | Ellinger, TX | 12.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78933 | Cat Spring, TX | 12.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 77452 | Kenney, TX | 13.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78935 | Alleyton, TX | 14.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78934 | Columbus, TX | 14.9 mi S | Standard |
| 77418 | Bellville, TX | 15 mi E | Standard |
| 78943 | Glidden, TX | 15.9 mi S | Standard |
| 78961 | Warrenton, TX | 15.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78954 | Round Top, TX | 16.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78950 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78950
123 MAIN ST
NEW ULM TX 78950
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78950-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78950?
- 78950 is a New Ulm, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78950 in?
- ZIP code 78950 is in Austin County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78950 in?
- 78950 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78950?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78950 use area code 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78950?
- About 2,300 people live in ZIP code 78950, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78950?
- The median household income in 78950 is $91,354 a year, higher than 78% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78950?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78950 are 78944 (Industry, 5.4 miles), 78931 (Bleiblerville, 8.6 miles), 78940 (Fayetteville, 9.2 miles) and 78938 (Ellinger, 12.9 miles).