Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.3% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,607 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 32,896 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 16,907 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 21,438 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 11,006 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 56,978 (40.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,983 ▲ 15% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $351,820 ▲ 26% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,495/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 96,761 |
| Vacant Units | 5,119 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hays County is located in Texas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 249,336 residents. With a median age of 33.62, it is a relatively young county.
Hays County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $87,982 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Hays County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $351,820 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,495. Homeownership rates are high at 63.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hays County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.1%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Hays County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 7 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78610 | Buda | 46,685 | $110,417 | $379,300 | $1,736 | 3.6% | 52.0% |
| 78619 | Driftwood | 6,896 | $171,667 | $709,400 | $1,245 | 5.7% | 59.5% |
| 78620 | Dripping Springs | 20,624 | $146,551 | $624,800 | $1,674 | 2.5% | 66.6% |
| 78640 | Kyle | 71,460 | $88,533 | $291,100 | $1,572 | 2.8% | 40.2% |
| 78666 | San Marcos | 87,775 | $55,478 | $271,900 | $1,294 | 5.6% | 43.0% |
| 78676 | Wimberley | 15,896 | $86,819 | $476,100 | $1,432 | 11.5% | 58.1% |