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.

ZIP Code 78666 Data

Population 86,530
Median Household Income $52,432
Median Home Value $248,700
Median Rent $1,245
Median Age 27.0
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Poverty Rate 23.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%
County Hays County
State Texas

ZIP 78666 vs. Texas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 78666TX Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population86k15k10k
Median Household Income$52k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$248k$207k$258k
Median Rent$1,245$1,123$1,088
Median Age27.039.843.2
Unemployment Rate5.6%4.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate23.3%14.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher34.6%25.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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