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Buda, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78610

Hays County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,502
98/sq mi
$119,698
Median income
$408,000
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buda pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
98
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78610 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buda, Hays County, Texas, with 23,502 residents across 239.3 square miles, a density of 98 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78610 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,698 (58% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $49,752. Local economic indicators show a 4.5% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $408,000 for a typical home value (65% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,867 a month; 78.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 78610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buda, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78610.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78610?

36.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%

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?

$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

How ZIP 78610 ranks nationally

Buda, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$119,698 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$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 78610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78610 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78610 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Hays County

78640 standard
Kyle, TX
Pop: 42,954
78620 standard
Dripping Springs, TX
Pop: 14,367
78676 standard
Wimberley, TX
Pop: 12,602
78737 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 12,081
78619 standard
Driftwood, TX
Pop: 3,026

Related Areas

Hays County Buda, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78610 in? ▼
ZIP code 78610 (Buda) is located in Hays County, Texas. Hays County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hays-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78610? ▼
ZIP code 78610 in Buda, TX has a population of 23,502 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78610 is $119,698, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78610 is $408,000, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78610 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78610? ▼
ZIP code 78610 has 1,004 business establishments employing approximately 13,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78610 are: Construction (191), Professional, scientific, and technical services (117), Retail trade (91). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78610 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78610? ▼
In ZIP code 78610, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78610 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78610? ▼
In ZIP code 78610, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78610 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.