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Giddings, TX
City in Lee County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78942.
Population
5,151
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
976
ZIP codes
1
Giddings and its ZIP codes
Giddings at a glance
- Giddings is about 8.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,913, 7% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,300 (11% below Texas) and median rent is $1,231 a month.
Local data for Giddings, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Giddings, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,913
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$252,300
Median rent
$1,231/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,770), German Americans (767), Polish Americans (219).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Giddings.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,905
8,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $5,849 per person
PPP loans
$30.7M
454 loans, 3,092 jobs reported
How people get to work
Giddings, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Giddings, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
256
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Giddings, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.3%
U.S. 11.1% +15.2 pts
ZIP codes in Giddings
1 in or overlapping Giddings. Population shown
Cities near Giddings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PaigeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Dime BoxCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CarmineCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Round TopTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| LexingtonTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| SmithvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| PlumCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| Circle D-KC EstatesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.3 |
| La GrangeCity | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| BurtonCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| DeanvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| McDadeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| Camp SwiftCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.1 |
| BastropCity | 24 mi | 9.2 |
| FayettevilleCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Cade LakesCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Giddings, TX in?
- Giddings is in Lee County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Giddings, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Giddings include 78942.
- What is the population of Giddings, TX?
- About 5,151 people live in Giddings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Giddings?
- Nearby places include Paige (12 mi), Dime Box (13 mi), Carmine (14 mi), Round Top (16 mi), Lexington (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023