City

Driftwood, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hays County  ·  Texas

👥6,896Population
💰$171,667Median HH Income▲ 125% above avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$709,400Median Home Value▲ 154% above avg
🎓59.5%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 11.5%Black: 0%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic11.5%
Black0.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads59.5% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
HS Graduate763 (16.5%)
Some College423 (9.2%)
Associates688 (14.9%)
Bachelors303 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree2,445 (52.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.5%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 52.9%Edu
HS Grad16.5%
Some College9.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate52.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$171,667 ▲ 125% above avg
Median Home Value$709,400 ▲ 154% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,245/mo
Total Housing Units2,484
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
42%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
73%
About Driftwood, TX

Driftwood is a city in Texas, located in Hays County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,896 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Driftwood is a affluent community. The median household income of $171,667 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Driftwood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $709,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,245 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Driftwood is well-educated. 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.06%).

Driftwood, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Driftwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78619 6,896 $171,667 $709,400 $1,245 5.7% 59.5% 91.6%