ZIP Code 78655, TX
Living in 78655
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute42
Public Transit1
Affordability53
Public Safety62
Airports69
Hospitals85
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation-849 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino71%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate36%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office27%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$81k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$653Median Monthly Rent-$108 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity94%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78655
United States45
Texas51
Austin Metro Area38
Caldwell County33
Property Crime in 78655
United States48
Texas58
Austin Metro Area54
Caldwell County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78655
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding90
Tornado21
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78655, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78655, TX
Hill Country Christian School of San Marcos
7 miles, NW
The Master's School
9 miles, W
The Gospel Lighthouse Christian Academy
9 miles, NE
Lockhart Montessori School
9 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78655, TX
Texas State University
8 miles, NW
Texas Lutheran University
19 miles, SW
Texas Health and Science University
29 miles, N
Saint Edward's University
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78655, TX
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos
7 miles, NW
Central Texas Medical Center
7 miles, W
Ascension Seton Hays
13 miles, N
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis
15 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78655, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
28 miles, N
San Antonio International Airport
43 miles, SW
Robert Gray Army Airfield
86 miles, N
Easterwood Field
103 miles, NE