ZIP Code 78643
standardSource:
Llano · Llano County · Texas
- Population
- 6,139
- Median income
- $68,365
- Median home value
- $362,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.4%
- Land area
- 1805.6 sq mi
3/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.5
Chicago
ZIP code 78643 in Llano, Texas has a population of 6,139. The median household income is $68,365, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $362,600, 30% above the US average. 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78643 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1805.6 square miles in Llano, Llano County, Texas. The area is home to 6,139 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 78643 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78643 sits at $68,365 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,187. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $362,600 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,077 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78643 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78643 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 78643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78643.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 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 78643, Llano, 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
6,139
Population
1805.6
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78643?
54.5
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
2.6%
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?
$68,365
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$44,187
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 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?
4,233
Total Housing Units
3,188
Occupied Units
1,045
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$362,600
Median Home Value
+46% vs state
$1,077
Median Rent
1987
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
426
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+326%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78643 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 256 |
| 2021 | +18.9% | 305 |
| 2022 | +26.2% | 385 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 395 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 426 |
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 212 business establishments in ZIP 78643, employing approximately 1,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,512,000.
212
Businesses
1,542
Employees
$69.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 34 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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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