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Doss, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78618

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

324
1/sq mi
$81,528
Median income
$349,300
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Doss pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78618 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Doss, Gillespie County, Texas, home to just 324 residents across 405.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78618 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,528 (8% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $54,024. Poverty here runs at 19.7%, with unemployment measured at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $349,300 (41% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Gillespie County, letting you compare 78618 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 78618, Doss, 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

324

Population

405.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78618?

63.8

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
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 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$81,528

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$54,024

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78618 ranks nationally

Doss, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,528 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

303

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$349,300

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 78618, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $856,000.

9

Businesses

48

Employees

$856K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 33.3%

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 78618 vs 78631 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78631 Harper, TX 2,395 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gillespie County

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Fredericksburg, TX
Pop: 21,513
78631 standard
Harper, TX
Pop: 2,395
78058 standard
Mountain Home, TX
Pop: 1,256
78671 standard
Stonewall, TX
Pop: 654
78675 standard
Willow City, TX
Pop: 188

Related Areas

Gillespie County Doss, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78618 in? ▼
ZIP code 78618 (Doss) is located in Gillespie County, Texas. Gillespie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gillespie-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78618? ▼
ZIP code 78618 in Doss, TX has a population of 324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78618 is $81,528, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78618 is $349,300, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78618 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78618? ▼
ZIP code 78618 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78618? ▼
In ZIP code 78618, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78618? ▼
In ZIP code 78618, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78618 is 19.7% 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.