ZIP Code 78640, TX
Living in 78640
Bikeability9
Walkability6
Commute12
Public Transit3
Affordability47
Public Safety72
Airports66
Hospitals87
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+18k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
73%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$305 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200950%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas5%
Utility gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78640
United States45
Texas51
Austin Metro Area38
Hays County28
Property Crime in 78640
United States48
Texas58
Austin Metro Area54
Hays County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78640
Inland Flooding73
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78640, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78640, TX
Santa Cruz Catholic School
6 miles, N
Hill Country Christian School of San Marcos
9 miles, SW
Primrose School of Shady Hollow
10 miles, N
San Marcos Adventist Junior Academy
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78640, TX
Texas State University
10 miles, SW
Texas Health and Science University
16 miles, N
Saint Edward's University
17 miles, N
Huston-Tillotson University
19 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78640, TX
Ascension Seton Hays
2 miles, W
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos
10 miles, SW
Central Texas Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Texas Star Recovery
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78640, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
16 miles, NE
San Antonio International Airport
50 miles, SW
Robert Gray Army Airfield
74 miles, N
Easterwood Field
96 miles, NE