PlainZIP

Driftwood, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78619

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

3,026
30/sq mi
$183,393
Median income
$810,600
Median home value
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78619 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78619 covers 99.9 square miles in Driftwood, Hays County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,026 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78619 skews affluent, with a median household income of $183,393 (143% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $73,639. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. Median home value sits at $810,600 (227% above the state average), median rent at $1,786 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hays County, so you can benchmark 78619 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 78619

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Driftwood, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78619.

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 78619, Driftwood, 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

3,026

Population

99.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78619?

44.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$183,393

Median Household Income

+143% vs state

$73,639

Per Capita Income

0.9%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78619 ranks nationally

Driftwood, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$183,393 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,465

Total Housing Units

2,393

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$810,600

Median Home Value

+227% vs state

$1,786

Median Rent

2010

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

-18.7%

YoY Change (2023)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78619 have decreased 18.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.1% 222
2020 +1.4% 225
2021 +38.4% 311
2022 +26.4% 393
2023 -18.7% 320

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 164 business establishments in ZIP 78619, employing approximately 1,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,262,000.

164

Businesses

1,611

Employees

$76.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 22.6%
Construction 32 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 7.3%
Manufacturing 11 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.1%
Wholesale trade 8 4.9%
Retail trade 7 4.3%
Information 6 3.7%
Finance and insurance 6 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.7%
Educational services 5 3.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 78619 vs 78737 →

ZIP 78619 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 78619 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 78619 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 78619 ranks #2 of 6 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
78737 Austin, TX 12,081 6.8 mi
78676 Wimberley, TX 12,602 8.7 mi
78620 Dripping Springs, TX 14,367 9.3 mi
78739 Austin, TX 16,792 9.8 mi
78736 Austin, TX 6,946 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hays County

78640 standard
Kyle, TX
Pop: 42,954
78610 standard
Buda, TX
Pop: 23,502
78620 standard
Dripping Springs, TX
Pop: 14,367
78676 standard
Wimberley, TX
Pop: 12,602
78737 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 12,081

Related Areas

Hays County Driftwood, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78619 in? ▼
ZIP code 78619 (Driftwood) 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 78619? ▼
ZIP code 78619 in Driftwood, TX has a population of 3,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78619? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78619 is $183,393, which is 140% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78619? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78619 is $810,600, which is 191% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78619? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78619 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78619? ▼
ZIP code 78619 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78619? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78619 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Construction (32), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78619? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78619 decreased by 18.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 78619? ▼
In ZIP code 78619, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 78619? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78619 is 30.5 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 78619? ▼
In ZIP code 78619, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78619? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78619 is 0.9% 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.