| ZIP Code | 78669 |
|---|---|
| City | Spicewood |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Travis County |
| Area Code | 512/737 |
| Elevation | 968 ft |
| Latitude | 30.442478 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.123381 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48453 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.4% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,384 (16%) |
| Some College | 858 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 1,171 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 632 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,580 (53.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,422 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $576,200 ▲ 107% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,940/mo ↑ 108% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,967 |
| Vacant Units | 1,295 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,967 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,295 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 78669 is located in Spicewood, Texas, within Travis County. With a population of 11,980, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.2 years. Economically, 78669 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,422 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78669 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $576,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,940 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 78669 is primarily White (81.00%). Residents are highly educated — 60.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78669 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 33% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 78669 in Spicewood, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,980 residents, a median household income of $126,422, and a median home value of $576,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.