ZIP Code 78639
standardSource:
Kingsland · Llano County · Texas
- Population
- 7,334
- Median income
- $57,742
- Median home value
- $245,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.3%
- Land area
- 114.1 sq mi
64/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.1
Chicago
ZIP code 78639 in Kingsland, Texas has a population of 7,334. The median household income is $57,742, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $245,500, 12% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78639 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.1 square miles in Kingsland, Llano County, Texas. The area is home to 7,334 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 78639 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78639 sits at $57,742 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,997. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $245,500 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $908 per month, and 74.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78639 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Llano County, so you can benchmark 78639 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 78639
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78639.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 78639, Kingsland, 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
7,334
Population
114.1
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78639?
52.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
9.0%
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?
$57,742
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$43,997
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
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?
5,530
Total Housing Units
4,022
Occupied Units
1,508
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$908
Median Rent
1995
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
-9.9%
YoY Change (2023)
381
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+281%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78639 have decreased 9.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.8% | 262 |
| 2020 | +2.4% | 268 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 312 |
| 2022 | +35.5% | 423 |
| 2023 | -9.9% | 381 |
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 198 business establishments in ZIP 78639, employing approximately 1,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,677,000.
198
Businesses
1,313
Employees
$53.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 44 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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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