ZIP code 78620
Where is ZIP code 78620?
Dripping Springs, Texas
Hays County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78620 belongs to Dripping Springs, Texas in Hays County. 78620 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 512, 737 and 830. About 22,860 people live in the 78620 area, where the median household income is $153,477. The closest ZIP codes are 78619 (Driftwood, 9.3 mi southeast), 78737 (Austin, 9.6 mi east) and 78738 (Austin, 10.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 78620 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dripping Springs |
| Also accepted | Dripping Spgs |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hays County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 512, 737, 830 |
| Coordinates | 30.2268, -98.1029 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 786 |
Population and income in 78620
| Population | 22,860 · higher than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 130 · higher than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · higher than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $153,477 · higher than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $70,947 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 67% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $676,500 · higher than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,965 a month |
| Housing units | 8,664 |
| Households | 8,276 (2.76 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 175.6 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78620. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78620
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78619 | Driftwood, TX | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 78737 | Austin, TX | 9.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78738 | Austin, TX | 10.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 78736 | Austin, TX | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78669 | Spicewood, TX | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78667 | San Marcos, TX | 13.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78734 | Austin, TX | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 78676 | Wimberley, TX | 13.9 mi S | Standard |
| 78739 | Austin, TX | 13.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78749 | Austin, TX | 15.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78735 | Austin, TX | 15.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78716 | Austin, TX | 15.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78620 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78620
123 MAIN ST
DRIPPING SPRINGS TX 78620
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DRIPPING SPGS as the city name for 78620. Avoid Henly and Mount Sharp: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78620-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78620?
- 78620 is a Dripping Springs, Texas ZIP code. Dripping Spgs is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78620 in?
- ZIP code 78620 is in Hays County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78620 in?
- 78620 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78620?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78620 use area codes 512, 737 and 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78620?
- About 22,860 people live in ZIP code 78620, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78620?
- The median household income in 78620 is $153,477 a year, higher than 98% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78620?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78620 are 78619 (Driftwood, 9.3 miles), 78737 (Austin, 9.6 miles), 78738 (Austin, 10.3 miles) and 78736 (Austin, 11.2 miles).