Gillespie County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
27,297
population (2021)
+9.9%
pop change since 2010
48171
FIPS code
Gillespie County ZIP code map
About Gillespie County
Gillespie County is located in Texas and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,297 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.9% from 24,837 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gillespie County is 48171.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,297 |
| 2010 population | 24,837 |
| Change | +9.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48171 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gillespie County
ZIP codes for Gillespie County, TX (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78618 | Doss | Gillespie | View map |
| 78624 | Fredericksburg | Gillespie | View map |
| 78631 | Harper | Gillespie | View map |
| 78671 | Stonewall | Gillespie | View map |
| 78675 | Willow City | Gillespie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,517
Population
49.9
Median age
$69,602
Median household income
$41,988
Per capita income
$327,640
Median home value
$664
Median monthly rent
79.7%
Home ownership
20.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
11,135
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
672
Under 5
643
908
5–9
870
710
10–14
680
808
15–19
774
650
20–24
623
1,249
25–34
1,196
1,509
35–44
1,446
1,215
45–54
1,164
964
55–59
924
1,350
60–64
1,293
2,094
65–74
2,007
1,391
75–84
1,333
533
85+
511
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,531 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 21,986 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,869 | 32.5% |
| Median age | 49.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Two or more races
6.4%
Other race
5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,541 | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,146 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,957 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 1,596 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 295 | 1% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
22.2%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 22.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $69,602 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
36.2%
$500k–$1M
15.3%
$1M+
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $327,640 |
| Median rent / month | $664 |
| Owner occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter occupied | 20.3% |
| Vacant | 32.9% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 15.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.6% |
| Electricity | 66.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.8% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,422 | 61.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 290 | 1.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,527 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,004 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,754 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,351 | 50.3% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Married | 66.8% | 60.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 18.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
32.9%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 626 | 16.6% |
| Kindergarten | 278 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,417 | 49.5% |
| High school | 1,313 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 505 | 5.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.2%
Construction
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.0%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Retail trade
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Professional & management
4.9%
Information
4.1%
Other services
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Public administration
2.0%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 26.8% |
| Sales & office | 12.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 15.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.3% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
20.1%
Under 18 years
35.2%
18 and over
16.7%
Married-couple families
15.4%
Female-led households
11.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.2% |
| Retirement income | 30.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 41.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,972 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,202 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 2,105 | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,947 | 10.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,878 | 87.4% |
| Born in same state | 24,675 | 83.0% |
| Born in different state | 18,080 | 63.1% |
| Foreign born | 203 | 4.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,639 | 12.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 920 | 26.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,525 | 16.4% |
| Italian | 2,689 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 903 | 3.3% |
| English | 359 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 240 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 135 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 77 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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