Hays County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
255,397
population (2021)
+62.6%
pop change since 2010
48209
FIPS code
Hays County ZIP code map
About Hays County
Hays County is located in Texas and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 255,397 as of 2021,
an increase of
62.6% from 157,107 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hays County is 48209.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 255,397 |
| 2010 population | 157,107 |
| Change | +62.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48209 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hays County
ZIP codes for Hays County, TX (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78610 | Buda | Hays | View map |
| 78619 | Driftwood | Hays | View map |
| 78620 | Dripping Springs | Hays | View map |
| 78640 | Kyle | Hays | View map |
| 78666 | San Marcos | Hays | View map |
| 78667 | San Marcos | Hays | View map |
| 78676 | Wimberley | Hays | View map |
| 78737 | Austin | Hays | View map |
Demographics & statistics
265,437
Population
33.6
Median age
$89,487
Median household income
$39,161
Per capita income
$451,286
Median home value
$1,468
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
66,821
Housing units
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7,705
Under 5
7,521
8,910
5–9
8,696
8,607
10–14
8,401
11,328
15–19
11,057
15,576
20–24
15,203
18,024
25–34
17,591
19,553
35–44
19,085
15,259
45–54
14,893
6,603
55–59
6,444
7,325
60–64
7,149
10,009
65–74
9,768
4,066
75–84
3,968
1,364
85+
1,332
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 60,529 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 204,908 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 30,507 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 33.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.1%
Hispanic or Latino
16.7%
Two or more races
14.8%
Other race
4.1%
Black or African American
3.3%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188,162 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53,120 | 16.7% |
| Two or more races | 47,231 | 14.8% |
| Other race | 13,058 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 10,366 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 4,524 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,780 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 316 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
22.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 22.1% |
| Median income | $89,487 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
18.3%
$300k–$500k
28.6%
$500k–$1M
32.1%
$1M+
7.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $451,286 |
| Median rent / month | $1,468 |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 77.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 33.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 31.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.3% |
| Electricity | 64.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 49,496 | 63.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7,810 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15,613 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22,246 | 17.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 31,312 | 36.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21,051 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 25.9% |
| Married | 59.1% | 59.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
18.5%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,564 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 2,634 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 27,511 | 44.0% |
| High school | 15,100 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 33,013 | 23.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Professional & management
16.1%
Retail trade
11.1%
Construction
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Public administration
5.9%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.7% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.5% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.0% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12,913 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 23.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 250,211 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 19,452 | 5.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 17,394 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 826 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 580 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 240,597 | 91.8% |
| Born in same state | 236,345 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 169,670 | 59.3% |
| Foreign born | 4,252 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 24,840 | 8.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 10,285 | 45.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 25,887 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 23,569 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 8,910 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 2,057 | 0.8% |
| English | 1,968 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 946 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 621 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 368 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 108 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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