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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78676

Hays County · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Typical home value

$561,512[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.4%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+97.7%
vs metro
+27.7%
vs state
+114.5%
ZIP 78676 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78676 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78676 is worth $561,512 — 27.7% above the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,107 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,107[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,287[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hays County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
15,822[3]
Median household income
$87,344[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hays County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+3,310[5]
Moved in
13,744
Moved out
10,434

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • WIMBERLEY H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · WIMBERLEY ISD

    854 students

  • BLUE HOLE PRI

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · WIMBERLEY ISD

    669 students

  • DANFORTH J H

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · WIMBERLEY ISD

    625 students

  • JACOB'S WELL EL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · WIMBERLEY ISD

    552 students

  • KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL

    High · Grades 7–12 · KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL

    123 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$25,280

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,839
Loan principal$449,210
Down payment$112,302
Total interest paid$572,942

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.78
Monthly cost to own$3,747
Monthly rent$2,107

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
47th percentile[2]
Property tax
8th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78676?
The typical home in 78676 is worth $561,512, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78676?
Home values in 78676 are down 2.4% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78676?
A typical home in 78676 rents for about $2,107 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 78676?
The effective property tax rate in 78676 is 0.9% — roughly $5,287 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78676?
ZIP code 78676 has a population of 15,822 and a median household income of $87,344.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Austin, TX

    Typical home
    $560,806
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Coupland, TX

    Typical home
    $559,159
    Gross yield
  • Austin, TX

    Typical home
    $566,243
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Rosanky CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $551,546
    Gross yield
  • Austin, TX

    Typical home
    $575,233
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • Florence, TX

    Typical home
    $541,737
    Gross yield

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