78610 ZIP Code — Buda, TX
Hays County, Texas
ZIP code 78610 is located in Buda, Texas, within Hays County. It covers approximately 96.88 square miles and serves a population of 44,410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737.
About ZIP code 78610
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $346,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $103,562. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,410
population
96.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78610 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78610
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buda | Acceptable |
| Buda | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78652 Manchaca (5 mi)
78640 Kyle (5.6 mi)
78747 Austin (6.3 mi)
78748 Austin (6.5 mi)
78739 Austin (7.6 mi)
78745 Austin (9.3 mi)
78749 Austin (9.4 mi)
78744 Austin (9.5 mi)
78737 Austin (10 mi)
78719 Austin (11.5 mi)
73301 Austin (11.7 mi)
78656 Maxwell (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,410 |
| Population density | 458 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 209 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 96.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.0718 |
| Longitude | -97.8424 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 512/737 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 35.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 31.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 23.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 9.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
44,410
Population
458
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$103,562
Median household income
$45,256
Per capita income
$346,700
Median home value
$1,540
Median monthly rent
78.7%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
13,094
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,379
Under 5
1,453
1,770
5–9
1,866
1,558
10–14
1,642
1,285
15–19
1,354
1,245
20–24
1,312
3,193
25–34
3,364
3,928
35–44
4,140
2,738
45–54
2,886
1,148
55–59
1,210
1,168
60–64
1,230
1,483
65–74
1,563
605
75–84
638
123
85+
129
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,494 | 25.9% |
| 18 and over | 32,916 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,541 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.1%
Hispanic or Latino
16%
Two or more races
13.7%
Other race
4.3%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,271 | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,440 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 7,230 | 13.7% |
| Other race | 2,298 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,491 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 767 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 293 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 35.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 31.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 23.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 9.3% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
2.0%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
25.5%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $103,562 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
27.2%
$300k–$500k
44.1%
$500k–$1M
17.2%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,540 |
| Owner occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter occupied | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 81.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 45.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.9% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,689 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,174 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,668 | 10.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,486 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,405 | 40.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,383 | 21.1% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 26.1% |
| Married | 63.3% | 58.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 571 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 448 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,425 | 48.7% |
| High school | 2,301 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,389 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Professional & management
14.7%
Retail trade
13.0%
Public administration
12.0%
Construction
9.4%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.5% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.9% |
| Government | 20.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 16.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 24.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,399 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 39.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 22.7% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,578 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 3,455 | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,800 | 6.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 86 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,713 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 39,081 | 88.0% |
| Born in different state | 28,538 | 64.3% |
| Foreign born | 632 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,697 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,391 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,448 | 10% |
| Italian | 3,610 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 1,889 | 4.3% |
| English | 471 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 295 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 212 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 69 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78610
What city is ZIP code 78610 in?
ZIP code 78610 is primarily assigned to Buda, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78610 in?
ZIP code 78610 falls within Hays County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78610?
The median home value in ZIP code 78610 is $346,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78610?
The median household income in ZIP code 78610 is $103,562, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 78610?
ZIP code 78610 has an estimated population of 44,410 residents, with a density of 458 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78610 in?
ZIP code 78610 observes the CST timezone.