78632 ZIP Code — Harwood, TX

Gonzales County, Texas

ZIP code 78632 is located in Harwood, Texas, within Gonzales County. It covers approximately 92.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,188 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78632

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,173.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78632 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

1,188

population

92.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78632 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78632

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78632. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harwood	Acceptable
Harwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78648 Luling (8.8 mi) 78959 Waelder (12.7 mi) 78953 Rosanky (13.2 mi) 78616 Dale (14.7 mi) 78629 Gonzales (15.4 mi) 78644 Lockhart (18.2 mi) 78614 Cost (18.6 mi) 78662 Red Rock (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,188
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	92.48 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	29.6775
Longitude	-97.4862
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	33.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	47.7%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,188

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$63,173

Median household income

$35,271

Per capita income

$162,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

573

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

168

35–44

136

45–54

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	18.9%
18 and over	963	81.1%
65 and over	218	18.4%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Asian 4.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,117	93.6%
Asian	57	4.8%
Two or more races	14	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	33.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	47.7%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.7%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 17.1%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 39.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.1%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	39.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$63,173

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 45.6%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	17.9%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	33.9%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.9%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	43.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
No fuel used	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	155	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	88	16.6%
Households with children under 18	201	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	28.2%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	21.5%
Married	55.5%	45.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	2.4%	12.8%
Divorced	20.8%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 41.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	41.8%
High school	59	41.8%
College / grad school	18	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.3%

Retail trade 13.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Wholesale trade 11.0%

Construction 7.8%

Education & healthcare 6.4%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Professional & management 3.6%

Information 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	0.8%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	30.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.7%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.6%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	11.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	28.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,086	91.4%
Spanish	83	7.6%
Other Indo-European	26	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	57	5.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,162	97.8%
Born in same state	1,128	94.9%
Born in different state	966	81.3%
Foreign born	34	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	26	2.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	455	38.3%
Italian	135	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	93	7.8%
Polish	9	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	75.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78632

What city is ZIP code 78632 in?

ZIP code 78632 is primarily assigned to Harwood, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78632 in?

ZIP code 78632 falls within Caldwell County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78632?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 78632 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 78632 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78632 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 78632 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78632?

The median home value in ZIP code 78632 is $162,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 78632 in?

ZIP code 78632 observes the CST timezone.