County

Gillespie County, TX

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Texas

👥27,816Population
💰$68,180Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$425,978Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 22.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic22.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma174 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,855 (26%)
Some College2,370 (12.7%)
Associates2,747 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,663 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree6,854 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,180 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$425,978 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,323/mo
Total Housing Units14,551
Vacant Units3,066

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Gillespie County, TX

Gillespie County is located in Texas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,816 residents. With a median age of 50.33, it is a mature county.

Gillespie County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,179 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.

Housing in Gillespie County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $425,978 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,322. Homeownership rates are high at 71.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gillespie County are primarily White (73.6%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Gillespie County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Gillespie County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78618 Doss 292 $83,500 $319,400 $888 0.0% 32.9%
78624 Fredericksburg 23,610 $67,987 $439,600 $1,347 4.1% 48.0%
78631 Harper 3,357 $73,646 $339,100 $1,188 2.2% 30.6%
78671 Stonewall 399 $34,522 — — 0.0% 42.1%
78675 Willow City 158 $37,500 $433,300 — 56.3% 41.2%

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