ZIP Code 78624
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Fredericksburg · Gillespie County · Texas
- Population
- 21,513
- Median income
- $75,237
- Median home value
- $463,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.0%
- Land area
- 1838.7 sq mi
12/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.5
Chicago
ZIP code 78624 in Fredericksburg, Texas has a population of 21,513. The median household income is $75,237, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $463,300, 67% above the US average. 38.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78624 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1838.7 square miles in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas. The area is home to 21,513 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 78624 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78624 sits at $75,237 (0% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $50,378. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $463,300 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,342 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78624 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78624 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 78624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78624.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
174 establishments
- Construction
Construction
158 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 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 78624, Fredericksburg, 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
21,513
Population
1838.7
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78624?
50.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
6.6%
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?
$75,237
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$50,378
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 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?
12,449
Total Housing Units
10,052
Occupied Units
2,397
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$463,300
Median Home Value
+87% vs state
$1,342
Median Rent
1991
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
-1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
375
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+275%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78624 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 267 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 306 |
| 2022 | +27.0% | 389 |
| 2023 | -1.9% | 381 |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 375 |
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 1,099 business establishments in ZIP 78624, employing approximately 11,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $502,682,000.
1,099
Businesses
11,097
Employees
$502.7M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 174 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 158 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 148 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 61 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.7% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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