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 Moderate-density area
- $183,393
- Median income Above-median income area
- $810,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,639. The poverty rate is 0.9%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $810,600 (227% above the average Texas ZIP), while 95.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,786.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Hays County, so 78619 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 12
Real estate and rental and leasing
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 78619?
44.8
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.4%
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?
$183,393
Median Household Income
+143% vs state ZIP avg
$73,639
Per Capita Income
0.9%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78619 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Driftwood, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$183,393 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,465housing units
2,465
Total Housing Units
2,393
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$810,600
Median Home Value
+227% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 78619 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78739
Austin (78739)
16,792 residents
- 78620
Dripping Springs (78620)
14,367 residents
- 78676
Wimberley (78676)
12,602 residents
- 78737
Austin (78737)
12,081 residents
- 78736
Austin (78736)
6,946 residents
- 78619 3,026
Driftwood (78619)
3,026 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78619 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78619 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78739
Austin (78739)
$238,559 median income
- 78619
Driftwood (78619)
$183,393 median income
- 78737
Austin (78737)
$168,920 median income
- 78620
Dripping Springs (78620)
$153,477 median income
- 78736 $93,805
Austin (78736)
$93,805 median income
- 78676 $87,344
Wimberley (78676)
$87,344 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78619, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,026 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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