ZIP code 78959
Where is ZIP code 78959?
Waelder, Texas
Gonzales County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78959 belongs to Waelder, Texas in Gonzales County. 78959 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, 512, 737 and 830. About 1,157 people live in the 78959 area, where the median household income is $60,472. The closest ZIP codes are 78632 (Harwood, 11.8 mi west), 78941 (Flatonia, 11.9 mi east) and 78949 (Muldoon, 14.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 78959 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waelder |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Gonzales County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 361, 512, 737, 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.6868, -97.2958 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78959
| Population | 1,157 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.7 years · higher than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $60,472 · lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,045 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $936 a month |
| Housing units | 705 |
| Households | 568 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 145.9 sq mi (plus 0.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78959. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78959
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78632 | Harwood, TX | 11.8 mi W | Standard |
| 78941 | Flatonia, TX | 11.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78949 | Muldoon, TX | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 77975 | Moulton, TX | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 78629 | Gonzales, TX | 15.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 78953 | Rosanky, TX | 16.4 mi N | Standard |
| 78658 | Ottine, TX | 18.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77984 | Shiner, TX | 19.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78648 | Luling, TX | 21.3 mi W | Standard |
| 78662 | Red Rock, TX | 22 mi N | Standard |
| 78956 | Schulenburg, TX | 23.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78614 | Cost, TX | 23.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78959 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78959
123 MAIN ST
WAELDER TX 78959
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Thompsonville: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78959-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78959?
- 78959 is a Waelder, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78959 in?
- ZIP code 78959 is in Gonzales County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78959 in?
- 78959 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78959?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78959 use area codes 361, 512, 737 and 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78959?
- About 1,157 people live in ZIP code 78959, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78959?
- The median household income in 78959 is $60,472 a year, lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78959?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78959 are 78632 (Harwood, 11.8 miles), 78941 (Flatonia, 11.9 miles), 78949 (Muldoon, 14.1 miles) and 77975 (Moulton, 14.1 miles).