ZIP Code 78648 Demographics

Caldwell County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78648 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,250

↓ 82.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$55,406

↓ 17.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$183,500

↓ 1.0% vs county

Median Age

48.8 yrs

↓ +29.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

↓ +140.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78648 compares to Caldwell County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78648 $55k Caldwell $67k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78648 $184k Caldwell $185k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

71.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,023

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78648 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$183,500
Down Payment (20%)$36,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,166P&I: $928 | Tax: $184 | Ins: $54
Rent (Local Median)
$1,023
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $143/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78648, sorted by distance.

78632 9.8 mi away gonzales county 78644 12.6 mi away caldwell county 78610 29.3 mi away hays county 78747 30.8 mi away travis county 78652 33.7 mi away travis county 78748 34.7 mi away travis county 78745 37.0 mi away travis county 78739 37.0 mi away travis county

About Caldwell County

Caldwell County is located in Texas and has a total population of 46,141. The county's median household income is $66,779 and median home value is $185,400. ZIP code 78648 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Caldwell County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.