78623 ZIP Code — Fischer, TX

Comal County, Texas

ZIP code 78623 is located in Fischer, Texas, within Comal County. It covers approximately 22.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78623

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 $435,400.

Median household income is $100,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 54 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78623 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,094

population

22.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78623 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fischer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78133 Canyon Lake (4.8 mi) 78676 Wimberley (9.1 mi) 78070 Spring Branch (10.7 mi) 78606 Blanco (13.9 mi) 78666 San Marcos (14.5 mi) 78132 New Braunfels (14.5 mi) 78027 Kendalia (15 mi) 78619 Driftwood (15.1 mi) 78620 Dripping Springs (19 mi) 78135 New Braunfels (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,094
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	22.38 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	29.9606
Longitude	-98.2431
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	31.6%	29.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	42.9%	26.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	11.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,094

Population

People per sq mi

62.9

Median age

$100,000

Median household income

$51,129

Per capita income

$435,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

590

Housing units

44.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

184

65–74

198

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	11.6%
18 and over	967	88.4%
65 and over	439	40.1%
Median age	62.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Two or more races 15.5%

Asian 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	849	74.9%
Two or more races	176	15.5%
Asian	52	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40	3.5%
Other race	17	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	29.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	32.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	42.9%	26.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	11.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$100,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 34.6%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$435,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	35.9%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	27.8%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	2.2%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	67.6%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	54.9%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	72.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.9%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	355	69.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	95	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	58	11.4%
Households with children under 18	39	7.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	65.6%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.2%	9.7%
Married	77.1%	75.6%
Separated	6.2%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	9.1%
Divorced	13.0%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 23.1%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 24.4%

Graduate / professional 19.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	44.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	40	23.4%
Elementary school	83	48.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	48	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Manufacturing 22.8%

Retail trade 7.9%

Construction 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Other services 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.1%
Service	2.5%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.1%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.3%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.3%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	54.2

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	17.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,090	99.6%
Spanish	12	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,012	92.5%
Born in same state	1,012	92.5%
Born in different state	642	58.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	82	7.5%
Not a US citizen	63	76.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	264	24.1%
Italian	103	9.4%
Arab	71	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	2.5%
Irish	16	1.5%
Dutch	14	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78623

What city is ZIP code 78623 in?

ZIP code 78623 is primarily assigned to Fischer, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78623 in?

ZIP code 78623 falls within Comal County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78623 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 78623 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78623 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 78623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78623 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 78623 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78623?

The median home value in ZIP code 78623 is $435,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 78623 in?

ZIP code 78623 observes the CST timezone.