PlainZIP

Wimberley, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78676

Hays County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,602
29/sq mi
$87,344
Median income
$511,600
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wimberley pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78676 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78676 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wimberley, Hays County, Texas, home to 12,602 residents across 434.6 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78676 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,344 (16% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $52,706. Local economic indicators show a 15.6% poverty rate alongside 11.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $511,600 (107% above the state average), median rent at $1,589 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Hays County, letting you compare 78676 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 78676

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wimberley, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78676.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78676, Wimberley, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,602

Population

434.6

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78676?

50.3

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

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?

$87,344

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$52,706

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78676 ranks nationally

Wimberley, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,344 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,576

Total Housing Units

7,005

Occupied Units

571

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$511,600

Median Home Value

+107% vs state

$1,589

Median Rent

2001

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)

329

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+229%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78676 have decreased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 235
2021 +19.5% 281
2022 +24.4% 350
2023 +2.0% 357
2024 -7.9% 329

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 531 business establishments in ZIP 78676, employing approximately 3,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,922,000.

531

Businesses

3,494

Employees

$143.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 91 17.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 13.6%
Retail trade 58 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 48 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 46 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 43 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 7.7%
Finance and insurance 30 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.3%
Wholesale trade 20 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.6%
Educational services 12 2.3%
Manufacturing 10 1.9%
Information 9 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%

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 78676 vs 78623 →

ZIP 78676 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78676 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78676 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78676 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78623 Fischer, TX 813 6.7 mi
78619 Driftwood, TX 3,026 8.7 mi
78133 Canyon Lake, TX 16,269 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hays County

78640 standard
Kyle, TX
Pop: 42,954
78610 standard
Buda, TX
Pop: 23,502
78620 standard
Dripping Springs, TX
Pop: 14,367
78737 standard
Austin, TX
Pop: 12,081
78619 standard
Driftwood, TX
Pop: 3,026

Related Areas

Hays County Wimberley, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78676 in? ▼
ZIP code 78676 (Wimberley) is located in Hays County, Texas. Hays County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hays-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78676? ▼
ZIP code 78676 in Wimberley, TX has a population of 12,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78676? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78676 is $87,344, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78676? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78676 is $511,600, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78676? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78676 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78676? ▼
ZIP code 78676 has 531 business establishments employing approximately 3,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78676? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78676 are: Construction (91), Professional, scientific, and technical services (72), Retail trade (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78676? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78676 decreased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78676? ▼
In ZIP code 78676, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78676? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78676 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78676? ▼
In ZIP code 78676, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78676? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78676 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.