ZIP Code 78631

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Harper · Gillespie County · Texas

Population
2,395

3/sq mi

Median income
$78,560

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$351,600

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.0%

Median age 43.4

Land area
855.4 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78631?

43.4

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
78618 Doss, TX 324 12.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78631 in?
ZIP code 78631 (Harper) 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 78631?
ZIP code 78631 in Harper, TX has a population of 2,395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78631?
The median household income in ZIP 78631 is $78,560, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78631?
The median home value in ZIP 78631 is $351,600, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78631?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78631 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78631?
ZIP code 78631 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78631?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78631 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78631?
In ZIP code 78631, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 78631?
In ZIP code 78631, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78631?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78631 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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