ZIP code 78956
Where is ZIP code 78956?
Schulenburg, Texas
Fayette County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78956 belongs to Schulenburg, Texas in Fayette County. 78956 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 361 and 979. About 5,243 people live in the 78956 area, where the median household income is $67,903. The closest ZIP codes are 78951 (Oakland, 7.7 mi southeast), 78962 (Weimar, 9.4 mi east) and 78941 (Flatonia, 11.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 78956 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Schulenburg |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 361, 979 |
| Coordinates | 29.6882, -96.9106 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78956
| Population | 5,243 · lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 31 · lower than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.3 years · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $67,903 · lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,093 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $248,600 · higher than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,031 a month |
| Housing units | 2,679 |
| Households | 2,084 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 169.17 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78956. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78956
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78951 | Oakland, TX | 7.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78962 | Weimar, TX | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 78941 | Flatonia, TX | 11.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78949 | Muldoon, TX | 13.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 77975 | Moulton, TX | 14.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 78945 | La Grange, TX | 15 mi N | Standard |
| 77986 | Sublime, TX | 15.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 78938 | Ellinger, TX | 16.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 77964 | Hallettsville, TX | 17 mi S | Standard |
| 78952 | Plum, TX | 17.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78943 | Glidden, TX | 19 mi E | Standard |
| 77475 | Sheridan, TX | 19.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78956 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78956
123 MAIN ST
SCHULENBURG TX 78956
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Dubina, Engle, Freyburg, Glecker and High Hill and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78956-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78956?
- 78956 is a Schulenburg, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78956 in?
- ZIP code 78956 is in Fayette County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78956 in?
- 78956 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78956?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78956 use area codes 361 and 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78956?
- About 5,243 people live in ZIP code 78956, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78956?
- The median household income in 78956 is $67,903 a year, lower than 54% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78956?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78956 are 78951 (Oakland, 7.7 miles), 78962 (Weimar, 9.4 miles), 78941 (Flatonia, 11.4 miles) and 78949 (Muldoon, 13.7 miles).