The U.S. ZIP Code 78950 is associated with New Ulm, TX in Austin County. It is estimated that 41.8% of residents in the 78950 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 58.6 years. It is estimated that about 21.4% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $37,272. Approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $54,292. The current population estimate for this region is 1,810.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78950 is $54,292, while the region's mean household income is $79,445. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,272. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78950 of $37,272 is approximately 19.17% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 78950 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 22.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.1% of 78950 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 22.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78950 are older than average. The median age of 58.6 years in ZIP Code 78950 is approximately 53.81% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 78950 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 78950 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 17.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78950 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78950 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78950, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 21.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.1% in this Austin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78950, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 20.6% of 78950 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78950 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.3%), followed by Some other race (4.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 78950, 80.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.6% 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 Austin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 80.3% |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78950, an estimated 21.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Austin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78950 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.37 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.34% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.51% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78950 | 11.74¢/kWh | 10.29¢/kWh | 7.55¢/kWh |
| Texas | 16.04¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78950 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.49 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.66 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.88 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.13 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78950, 54.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 20.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78950 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.3% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78950 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 12.6% |
| Construction | 15.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.5% |
| Public administration | 2.1% |