ZIP Code 78631
standardSource:
Harper · Gillespie County · Texas
- Population
- 2,395
- Median income
- $78,560
- Median home value
- $351,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 855.4 sq mi
3/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
Chicago
ZIP code 78631 in Harper, Texas has a population of 2,395. The median household income is $78,560, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $351,600, 26% above the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 855.4 square miles in Harper, Gillespie County, Texas. The area is home to 2,395 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 78631 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78631 sits at $78,560 (4% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,226. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $351,600 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,304 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Gillespie County, so you can benchmark 78631 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 78631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78631.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 78631, Harper, 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
2,395
Population
855.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78631?
43.4
Median Age
58.4%
Male
41.6%
Female
4.0%
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?
$78,560
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$35,226
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,571
Total Housing Units
1,269
Occupied Units
302
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$351,600
Median Home Value
+42% vs state
$1,304
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 78631, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,170,000.
54
Businesses
194
Employees
$7.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 27.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.6% |
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 78631 vs 78618 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78618 | Doss, TX | 324 | 12.8 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Harper, TX
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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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