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Fayette County, TX
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Fayette County, Texas.
Population
25,042
Land area
950sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Fayette County
Fayette County at a glance
- Fayette County is 77% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,854, 3% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,900 (4% above Texas) and median rent is $988 a month.
- Its largest cities are La Grange (4,452), Schulenburg (2,768) and Flatonia (1,830).
Local data for Fayette County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,854
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$293,900
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$988/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,631), Mexican Americans (5,286), Irish Americans (1,823).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,472
9,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,486 per person
PPP loans
$57.5M
1,391 loans, 7,237 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$243K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fayette County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
312
Most often flash flood
Flood insurance policies
171
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 40°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fayette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fayette County, TX?
- La Grange is the largest city or town in Fayette County, with about 4,452 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fayette County?
- Fayette County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78938, 78940, 78941, 78945, 78949.
- What is the population of Fayette County, TX?
- About 25,042 people live in Fayette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fayette County?
- Fayette County borders Bastrop County, Caldwell County, Washington County, Austin County, Colorado County, Lavaca County, Gonzales County, Lee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023