County ProfileTX
Hays County
Population: 241,067 · 7 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
241,067
People
Median age
34.1
Housing
Total households
99,849
Income
Median household income
$89,097
Housing
Total housing units
104,675
Employment
Employment rate
65.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
43.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.4%
County details
Local time 00:51:19(CT)| Name | Hays |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 7total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 512, 737, 830 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 30.0612247, -98.0292673 |
| Land area | 676.9 sq miles(1,753.1 km²) |
Map of Hays county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Hays County
Compare the largest cities in Hays County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 67,553 | $51,281 | 2ZIPs |
| Kyle | 45,697 | $90,323 | 1ZIPs |
| Buda | 15,108 | $123,766 | 1ZIPs |
| Dripping Springs | 4,650 | $109,364 | 1ZIPs |
| Wimberley | 2,839 | $80,362 | 1ZIPs |
| Driftwood | 106 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Hays County
Review the most populated postal areas across Hays County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78666 | San Marcos | $54,737 | 86,584 |
| 78640 | Kyle | $90,075 | 64,539 |
| 78610 | Buda | $119,698 | 45,134 |
| 78620 | Dripping Springs | $153,477 | 20,493 |
| 78676 | Wimberley | $87,344 | 14,713 |
| 78619 | Driftwood | $183,393 | 5,819 |
| 78667 | San Marcos | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS