The U.S. ZIP Code 78948 is associated with Lincoln, TX in Lee County. It is estimated that 36.2% of residents in the 78948 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 54.9 years. It is estimated that about 9.0% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $42,929. Median househould income in this region is $38,654, while about 2% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 636.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78948 is $38,654, while the region's mean household income is $98,961. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,929. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78948 of $42,929 is approximately 37.25% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 2.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 78.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.1% of the population in 78948 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 22.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78948 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 23.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78948 are older than average. The median age of 54.9 years in ZIP Code 78948 is approximately 44.09% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.7% of the population in 78948 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 21.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 78948 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 21.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 24.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78948 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 41.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78948 is high cholesterol, as approximately 41.3% of adults 18 and older in this Lee County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 41.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.2% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.9% |
| High cholesterol | 41.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78948 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 86.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.7% of those 18 and above in 78948 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78948 include obesity (36.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 54.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| Current smoking | 18.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.5% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.7% |
In ZIP Code 78948, 78.9% of the population graduated high school, while 9.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.4% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78948, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 78948 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78948 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.7%), followed by Black or African American (28.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Black or African American | 28.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 78948, 92.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78948, an estimated 25.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 9.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78948 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78948 | 10.87¢/kWh | 11.67¢/kWh | 8.31¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78948 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.12 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.17 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.77 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.17 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.77 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.31 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.22 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78948, 47.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.5 minutes. Approximately 28.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78948 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.9% work in wholesale trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78948 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 13.5% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |