Luling, TX ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
78648	Standard	8,167	100.00%	Joliet,Stairtown

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Population & Demographics

Luling, TX has 8,022 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 46.2% male and 53.8% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (4.4%) and 35-39 (9.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 56.3%. Those born outside the United States make up 13.7% (about the same as the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	8,167
Total Households:	2,955
Total Housing Units:	3,344
Average Household Size:	2.71
Average Family Size:	3.27

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	5,599
Total Households:	2,074
Total Housing Units:	2,278
Average Household Size:	2.63
Average Family Size:	3.33

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,899	7,971	7,866	8,238	7,824	7,746	7,791	8,150	8,148	8,264	7,803	8,250	8,022
Decennial Census	7,683	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	8,167	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.3

Male Median Age: 38.1

Female Median Age: 40.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	252	309	307	293	192	223	247	255	217	214	216	300	284	228	195	108	64	71
Female	274	257	294	307	180	246	249	269	206	250	257	257	318	266	218	140	104	100
Total	526	566	601	600	372	469	496	524	423	464	473	557	602	494	413	248	168	171

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,408	42.75%
Black:	561	5.44%
Hispanic:*	3,881	37.64%
Asian:	53	0.51%
American Indian:	63	0.61%
Hawaiian:	7	0.07%
Other:	1,338	12.98%
Total:	10,311	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	3,975	48.67%	38.1 years
Females:	4,192	51.33%	40.4 years
Total:	8,167	100%	39.3 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,688	48.01%	36.5 years
Females:	2,911	51.99%	38.8 years
Total:	5,599	100%	37.6 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,027	87.60%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	60	0.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	311	3.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	624	11.66%
Total Population:	8,022	100%
Total Native Population:	7,087	88.34%
Total Foreign-born Population:	935	11.66%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Luling, TX have an average household income of $56,533 (much lower than the State by 25.9%, and much lower than the Nation by 28.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($63,483 vs $27,981). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$38,868	$33,729	$34,903	$45,052	$43,876	$43,998	$43,385	$47,279	$47,854	$52,884	$52,429	$55,406	$56,533
Median Family Income	$43,949	$45,278	$46,101	$51,541	$50,754	$53,818	$52,578	$54,192	$55,354	$60,012	$57,458	$63,354	$63,483
Median NonFamily Income	$23,059	$18,520	$21,434	$25,667	$26,450	$26,180	$26,063	$26,296	$25,767	$24,135	$26,063	$26,571	$27,981
Median Male Income	$37,599	$36,875	$40,504	$42,188	$0	$36,167	$31,635	$31,720	$32,902	$33,291	$36,689	$44,609	$48,353
Median Female Income	$25,127	$29,883	$33,958	$33,622	$0	$27,857	$24,050	$40,125	$31,082	$27,057	$28,931	$32,513	$29,935

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Luling, TX: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	3,713	54.33%
Unemployed:	246	3.60%
Not In Labor Force:	2,875	42.07%
Total:	6,834	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,064	28.66%
Service:	958	25.80%
Sales and Office:	501	13.49%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	509	13.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	681	18.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,713	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Luling, TX, the median home value is $217,400 - much lower than the State by 16.5%, and up $71,100 (48.6%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,063 per month - much lower than the State by 20.6%, and up $137 (14.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Luling pay $1,000-$1,499 (49.1%). About 45.1% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.3% (41.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 32.7% - owners are higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$88,200	$88,300	$85,900	$87,700	$103,600	$107,500	$113,900	$111,900	$157,900	$146,300	$136,900	$183,500	$217,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	32	3.49%
$500 to $999:	308	33.59%
$1,000 to $1,499:	449	48.96%
$1,500 to $1,999:	44	4.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	11	1.20%
No Rent:	73	7.96%
Total:	917	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$604	$653	$706	$712	$636	$643	$650	$749	$816	$926	$974	$1,023	$1,063

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	911	27.79%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,450	44.23%
Renter Occupied:	917	27.97%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,278	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,278	92.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	285	8.00%
Total Housing Units:	3,563	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

11.0% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (33.1%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 70.5%, which is well below the state rate (85.7%). The share of people in poverty is 3.4%, which is below the state rate (10.5%) and below the national rate (8.7%), down 12.2 percentage points since 2011 and down 20.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	539	8.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	997	16.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,337	38.29%
Some college, no degree:	1,272	20.84%
Associate's degree:	258	4.23%
Bachelor's degree:	465	7.62%
Graduate or professional degree:	236	3.87%
Total:	6,104	100%
High school graduate or higher:	4,568	74.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	701	11.48%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	4,582	50.47%
Public Insurance:	3,027	33.34%
No Insurance:	1,470	16.19%
Total:	9,079	100%
Has Health Insurance:	7,609	83.81%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.6%	13.7%	11.6%	10.1%	13.4%	19.1%	20.5%	21.4%	23.5%	14.3%	10.6%	4.0%	3.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	168	18.92%
Kindergarten:	52	5.86%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	181	20.38%
High school (grades 9-12):	247	27.82%
College or graduate school:	240	27.03%
Total:	888	100%
Early Childhood:	220	24.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	480	54.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	78648 (Standard)
County:	Caldwell County, TX
Area Codes:	737,830
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	5,599 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX [Learn More]
Coordinates:	29.6908, -97.6369
Land Area:	132.92 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/tx-luling.asp

White:	2,771	38.46%
Black:	426	5.91%
Hispanic:*	2,992	41.53%
Asian:	33	0.46%
American Indian:	36	0.50%
Hawaiian:	4	0.06%
Other:	943	13.09%
Total:	7,205	100%

Employed:	2,632	54.38%
Unemployed:	145	3.00%
Not In Labor Force:	2,063	42.62%
Total:	4,840	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	823	31.27%
Service:	752	28.57%
Sales and Office:	383	14.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	249	9.46%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	425	16.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,632	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	669	27.91%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	945	39.42%
Renter Occupied:	783	32.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,397	100%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Luling, TX

78648 is the only ZIP Code for Luling, TX

Luling, TX has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Luling, TX

Sources & References

Native, born in the United States:	4,683	85.36%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	51	0.93%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	213	3.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	539	13.71%
Total Population:	5,486	100%
Total Native Population:	4,734	86.29%
Total Foreign-born Population:	752	13.71%

Less than $500:	32	4.09%
$500 to $999:	308	39.34%
$1,000 to $1,499:	370	47.25%
$1,500 to $1,999:	44	5.62%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	29	3.70%
Total:	783	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,397	92.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	188	7.27%
Total Housing Units:	2,585	100%

Less than 9th grade:	432	9.96%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	846	19.51%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,707	39.37%
Some college, no degree:	692	15.96%
Associate's degree:	181	4.17%
Bachelor's degree:	357	8.23%
Graduate or professional degree:	121	2.79%
Total:	4,336	100%
High school graduate or higher:	3,058	70.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	478	11.02%

Private Insurance:	2,824	46.22%
Public Insurance:	2,165	35.43%
No Insurance:	1,121	18.35%
Total:	6,110	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,989	81.65%

Nursery School, Preschool:	12	2.93%
Kindergarten:	19	4.63%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	97	23.66%
High school (grades 9-12):	199	48.54%
College or graduate school:	83	20.24%
Total:	410	100%
Early Childhood:	31	7.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	315	76.83%

# Residential Mailboxes:	3,189Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	187Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,925Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,687Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	144Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	171Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$18,007,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$76,942,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,639Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	12420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	2,357,497Source: Census
MSA:	Austin-San Marcos, TX MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	132.922 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.694 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02,15,27Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	45096Source: Census
Place Name:	Luling city; TexasSource: Census