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Linn CDP, TX

ZIP 78542 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Linn CDP, TX (78542)

Median Income
$52,962

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+4,062
Wealth inflow
Population
86,111
Unemployment
9.9%
6.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 4,062 for ZIP 78542 (Linn CDP, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
9.9%+168% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
33.0%+182% vs US avg
x
388
Establishments
4,069
Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining4.6%
  • Construction12.4%
  • Manufacturing5.3%
  • Wholesale trade2.0%
  • Retail trade12.0%
  • Transportation, utilities5.3%
  • Information2.3%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate2.8%
  • Professional, scientific, management8.5%
  • Education, health care, social26.1%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services7.6%
  • Other services5.2%
  • Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$52,962
Unemployment9.9%
Establishments388
Employees4,069