ZIP 78956 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Schulenburg city, TX (78956)

Median Income

$67,022

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+259

Wealth inflow

Population

5,494

Unemployment

4.1%

0.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 259 for ZIP 78956 (Schulenburg city, 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

4.1%+10% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.4%-28% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.5%+7% vs US avg

175

Establishments

2,235

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.1%
Construction9.4%
Manufacturing21.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities4.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.2%
Professional, scientific, management5.2%
Education, health care, social19.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.0%
Other services7.3%
Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 78956 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 8.1%, median income fell 7.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.6%.

Median Income

$67,022

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate