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ZIP Code 78940
Fayetteville, Texas

ZIP code 78940 is in Fayetteville, located in Fayette County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 1,974. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $69,167, and about 11% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,974
Census ZCTA
County
Fayette
FIPS 48149
Median income (est.)
$69,167
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
134.556 mi²
+ 4.689 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityFayetteville, TX
CountyFayette County (FIPS 48149)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates29.940125, -96.65883
Land / Water Area134.556 mi² land · 4.689 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,030 individual tax returns filed in 78940 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
22.3%
$25K–$50K
16.5%
$50K–$75K
14.6%
$75K–$100K
11.7%
$100K–$200K
24.3%
$200K+
10.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 44% of 78940's total adjusted gross income, from 11% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($69,167) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 78940's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$69,167
▲ 12.1%
Filers earning $200K+
10.7%
▲ 2.9 pt
Total filers
1,030
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/78940/soi?year=… $54K 2020 $62K 2021 $69K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 78940 ZCTA.

2000
1,855
 
2010
2,098
▲ +13.1%
2020
1,974
▼ -5.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number483065
City AliasesFayetteville, Shelby

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78940 in?

ZIP code 78940 is in Fayette County, Texas (county FIPS code 48149).

What city is ZIP code 78940?

The primary USPS city for 78940 is Fayetteville, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 78940?

The 2020 Census population of 78940 was 1,974 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 78940?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 78940 is about $69,167, with around 11% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.