City

Harper, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Gillespie County  ·  Texas

👥3,357Population
💰$73,646Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$339,100Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 21.5%Other: 5.8%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic21.5%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.3%)
HS Graduate874 (39.6%)
Some College306 (13.9%)
Associates321 (14.6%)
Bachelors229 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree447 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,646 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$339,100 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,188/mo
Total Housing Units1,462
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
68%
About Harper, TX

Harper is a city in Texas, located in Gillespie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,357 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Harper is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,646 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Harper is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $339,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,188 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harper is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.59%).

Harper, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Harper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78631 3,357 $73,646 $339,100 $1,188 2.2% 30.6% 82.3%