78635 ZIP Code — Hye, TX
Blanco County, Texas
ZIP code 78635 is located in Hye, Texas, within Blanco County. It covers approximately 19.38 square miles and serves a population of 73 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.
73
population
19.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78635 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78635
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hye | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78671 Stonewall (6.6 mi)
78606 Blanco (9.2 mi)
78636 Johnson City (12.9 mi)
78027 Kendalia (14.8 mi)
78663 Round Mountain (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 73 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1835 |
| Longitude | -98.5311 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 830 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.7% | 38.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.6% | 24.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
73
Population
4
People per sq mi
73.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$11,404
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
100
Housing units
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
60–64
3
17
65–74
15
18
75–84
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 73 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 66 | 90.4% |
| Median age | 73.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 97.3% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 2.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.7% | 38.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 31.2% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.6% | 24.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
$10k–$15k
94.1%
$75k–$100k
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 94.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.9% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
5.9%
$1M+
94.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 66.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 45.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 21.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 94.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 5.9% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 32 | 94.1% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
46.6%
Some college, no degree
43.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
2.7%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 100.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
90.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
90.4%
Married-couple families
94.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 94.1% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 39.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 20.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 90.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.4% |
| Public insurance | 90.4% |
| No insurance | 9.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 73 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 73 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 73 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 68 | 93.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 32 | 43.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 32 | 43.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78635
What city is ZIP code 78635 in?
ZIP code 78635 is primarily assigned to Hye, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78635 in?
ZIP code 78635 falls within Blanco County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78635?
90% of residents in ZIP code 78635 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78635 have an older population?
90% of residents in ZIP code 78635 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 78635 have a large retiree population?
94% of households in ZIP code 78635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78635?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 78635 in?
ZIP code 78635 observes the CST timezone.