78666 ZIP Code – San Marcos, Texas
78666 is a ZIP code serving San Marcos, Texas in Hays County with a population of approximately 86,530 residents. The median household income of $52,432 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Median home values of $248,700 are near the national average, with 38.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,245, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 44% single-family (increasing), 38% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average. About 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 27.0, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78655, 78656, 78670.
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ZIP 78666 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78666 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $248k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,245 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.0 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.6% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78655 – Martindale
- 78656 – Maxwell
- 78670 – Staples
- 78640 – Kyle
- 78622 – Fentress
- 78130 – New Braunfels
- 78676 – Wimberley
- 78132 – New Braunfels
- 78623 – Fischer
- 78610 – Buda
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78655 | MARTINDALE | 3,671 | $53,750 |
| 78656 | MAXWELL | 2,631 | $56,923 |
| 78670 | STAPLES | 156 | $82,589 |
| 78640 | KYLE | 68,265 | $83,735 |
| 78622 | FENTRESS | 353 | $64,583 |