ZIP Code 78027

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Kendalia · Kendall County · Texas

Population
459

2/sq mi

Median income
$111,119

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$289,800

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.5%

Median age 55.7

Land area
208.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 78027 in Kendalia, Texas has a population of 459. The median household income is $111,119, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $289,800, 4% above the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 208.6 square miles in Kendalia, Kendall County, Texas. The area is home to 459 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78027 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78027 sits at $111,119 (47% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,525. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $289,800 (17% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Kendall County, so you can benchmark 78027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78027, Kendalia, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

459

Population

208.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78027?

55.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$111,119

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$45,525

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

155

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$289,800

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

2009

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 78027, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,410,000.

15

Businesses

129

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 26.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78027 vs 78004 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78004 Bergheim, TX 1,183 5.2 mi
78606 Blanco, TX 5,205 9.3 mi
78070 Spring Branch, TX 14,618 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kendall County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78027 in?
ZIP code 78027 (Kendalia) is located in Kendall County, Texas. Kendall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kendall-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78027?
ZIP code 78027 in Kendalia, TX has a population of 459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78027?
The median household income in ZIP 78027 is $111,119, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78027?
The median home value in ZIP 78027 is $289,800, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78027 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78027?
ZIP code 78027 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78027?
In ZIP code 78027, 31.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78027 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kendalia, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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