The U.S. ZIP Code 78620 is associated with Dripping Springs, TX in Hays County. About 18.3% of residents in ZIP Code 78620 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 42.0 years. It is estimated that about 50.4% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $51,620. Approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $108,570. The current population estimate for this region is 17,590.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78620 is $108,570, while the region's mean household income is $145,537. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $51,620. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78620 of $51,620 is approximately 65.04% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.9% of the population in 78620 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 20.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 78620 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 22.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78620 are older than average. The median age of 42.0 years in ZIP Code 78620 is approximately 10.24% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 78620 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 78620 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78620 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78620 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78620, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 50.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.0% in this Hays County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 17.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 5.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78620, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 14.7% of 78620 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78620 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Asian (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 78620, 87.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hays County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.8% |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78620, an estimated 30.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 27.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Hays County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 14.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 30.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78620 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.52% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.15% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78620 | 11.61¢/kWh | 10.74¢/kWh | 8.41¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78620 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.42 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.83 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.26 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.86 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.8 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.28 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.65 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78620, 66.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 14.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.8 minutes. Approximately 20.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78620 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.9% of 78620 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.9% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |