78656 ZIP Code – Maxwell, Texas
ZIP code 78656 is a small ZIP code located in Maxwell, Texas, within Hays County with a population of approximately 2,631 residents. The median household income is $56,923 — below the Texas average and below the national average. Housing consists of 52% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average. An estimated 7.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 11.1%, well below the national average. At 32.6, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 78655, 78640, 78644.
ZIP Code 78656 Data
Population
2,631
Median Household Income
$56,923
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$1,108
Median Age
32.6
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
County
Hays County
State
Texas
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ZIP 78656 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78656 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,631 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,108 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78655 – Martindale
- 78640 – Kyle
- 78644 – Lockhart
- 78622 – Fentress
- 78670 – Staples
- 78666 – San Marcos
- 78610 – Buda
- 78661 – Prairie Lea
- 78616 – Dale
- 78747 – Austin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78655 | MARTINDALE | 3,671 | $53,750 |
| 78640 | KYLE | 68,265 | $83,735 |
| 78644 | LOCKHART | 20,088 | $70,496 |
| 78622 | FENTRESS | 353 | $64,583 |
| 78670 | STAPLES | 156 | $82,589 |