ZIP Code 78943 - Glidden Texas
Overview
ZIP Code 78943 is located in Glidden Texas. 78943 is entirely within Colorado County. Regionally, 78943 is located in Metro Houston.
ZIP Code 78943 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Glidden |
| Primary County | Colorado County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 304 |
| Area Code(s) | 979 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 78943 Map
78943 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78943 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78943 is 4.1%.
| Population | 304 |
| Population Growth Rate | 79.65% |
| Population Density | 1,943 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 136 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $77,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 48.7% |
78943 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 16.83% |
| Black | 172 | 34.47% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78943 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 47 | 22.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 40 | 18.78% |
| High School Diploma | 54 | 25.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 11 | 5.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 37 | 17.37% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 4.23% |
| Masters Degree | 15 | 7.04% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
78943 Geography
| Coordinates | 29.6996212, -96.59132385 |
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| Region | Metro Houston |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 0.15648191 Square Miles |
78943 Schools
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78943 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 33b - Southern Post Oak Savanna | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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