ZIP Code 78610
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Buda · Hays County · Texas
- Population
- 23,502
- Median income
- $119,698
- Median home value
- $408,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.5%
- Land area
- 239.3 sq mi
98/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 78610 in Buda, Texas has a population of 23,502. The median household income is $119,698, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $408,000, 47% above the US average. 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78610 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 239.3 square miles in Buda, Hays County, Texas. The area is home to 23,502 residents, producing a population density of 98 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 78610 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78610 sits at $119,698 (58% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,752. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $408,000 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $1,867 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78610 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hays County, so you can benchmark 78610 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 78610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78610.
- Construction
Construction
191 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
117 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 78610, Buda, 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
23,502
Population
239.3
Area (sq mi)
98
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78610?
36.5
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
9.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$119,698
Median Household Income
+58% vs state
$49,752
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
18,007
Total Housing Units
17,640
Occupied Units
367
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,000
Median Home Value
+65% vs state
$1,867
Median Rent
2012
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78610 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 234 |
| 2021 | +22.2% | 286 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 357 |
| 2023 | -2.6% | 347 |
| 2024 | -1.5% | 342 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,004 business establishments in ZIP 78610, employing approximately 13,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $734,605,000.
1,004
Businesses
13,904
Employees
$734.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 191 | 19.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 117 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 91 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 32 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.8% |
| Information | 17 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 78610 vs 78640 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78640 | Kyle, TX | 42,954 | 5.7 mi |
| 78652 | Manchaca, TX | 4,466 | 4.4 mi |
| 78748 | Austin, TX | 40,651 | 6.1 mi |
| 78747 | Austin, TX | 14,808 | 6.7 mi |
| 78739 | Austin, TX | 16,792 | 7.6 mi |
| 78749 | Austin, TX | 34,449 | 9.5 mi |
| 78745 | Austin, TX | 55,614 | 9.3 mi |
| 78744 | Austin, TX | 42,820 | 9.7 mi |
| 78737 | Austin, TX | 12,081 | 10.6 mi |
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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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