78620 ZIP Code
Dripping Springs, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78620 |
| City/Town: | Dripping Springs |
| County: | Hays |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,893 |
| Median Household Income: | $138,639 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,303 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,466 |
| Median Home Value: | $585,300 |
| Land Area: | 175.6 sq miles
454.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.2256, -98.1363 |
Population Information (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,893 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,423 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,470 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,349 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,306 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,415 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,688 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 889 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,438 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,975 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,867 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,604 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,378 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,013 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 702 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 269 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $585,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,486 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,466 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,000 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 466 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,020 | 86.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 980 | 14.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,246 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 91 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 279 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,922 | 14.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,192 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 580 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,516 | 41.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,666 | 20.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78620 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $138,639 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $172,777 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $154,082 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,303 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,467 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,095 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 277 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,913 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,375 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,764 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 943 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,079 | 85.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 213 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 91 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 524 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 114 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 368 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,504 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,350 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,161 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,674 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 172 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 189 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78620 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 125 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 115 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 267 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 209 | 3.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 424 | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 628 | 9.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 762 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,296 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 998 | 14.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,176 | 31.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78620 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,447 | 63.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 550 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 54 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 92 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,756 | 27.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78620 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 103 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 652 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 953 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 181 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,122 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 340 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 281 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 912 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,540 | 15.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,357 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 739 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 571 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 344 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,732 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,462 | 87.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,549 | 17.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,011 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78620 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,787 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,018 | 28.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,953 | 27.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 158 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 50 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78620 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,186 | 82.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 252 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 112 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 47 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 83 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 204 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 573 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78620 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 257 | 3.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,313 | 31.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,866 | 25.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,619 | 21.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 701 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 449 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 154 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 13 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 86 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78620 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 60 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 176 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 883 | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,314 | 44.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,649 | 35.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 384 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78620 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 931 | 13.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,316 | 18.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,661 | 66.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 35 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78620 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 21 | 0.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,232 | 17.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,036 | 43.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,711 | 38.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78620 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 108 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 51 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 132 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 88 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 506 | 8.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,420 | 23.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,001 | 49.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 714 | 11.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78620 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,703 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,117 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,486 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,000 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,031 | 71.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,441 | 34.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 675 | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,029 | 14.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,927 | 41.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,056 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78620 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,517 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,571 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,291 | 62.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 91 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 546 | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,544 | 18.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78620 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,254 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 447 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 300 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,963 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,493 | 28.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,051 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,739 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,063 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,743 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,208 | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 88 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 699 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 421 | 34.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78620 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,894 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,767 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 944 | 34.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,787 | 64.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 806 | 29.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78620 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,418 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 261 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,475 | 565.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,475 | 565.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,475 | 565.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 381 | 146.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 71 | 27.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 541 | 207.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 164 | 62.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78620 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,544 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,850 | 90.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,694 | 9.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,289 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 211 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 127 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78620 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,000 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,911 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Dripping Springs, TX78620