City

Round Top, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Fayette County  ·  Texas

👥1,378Population
💰$100,096Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$453,500Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic9.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate309 (28.3%)
Some College179 (16.4%)
Associates110 (10.1%)
Bachelors56 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree439 (40.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 40.2%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College16.4%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate40.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,096 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$453,500 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,155/mo
Total Housing Units897
Vacant Units289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
73%
About Round Top, TX

Round Top is a city in Texas, located in Fayette County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 1,378 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Round Top is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,096 is above the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Round Top is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $453,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,155 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Round Top is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.17%).

Round Top, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Round Top
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78954 1,378 $100,096 $453,500 $1,155 2.8% 45.3% 90.5%