Living in Zip Code 78663

Round Mountain's population is very small and spread across large ranch properties. Residents include multi-generational ranching families, retirees drawn to the Hill Country lifestyle, and professionals working remotely or commuting to Austin a few days per week. Median household income data is limited for the small population, but Blanco County as a whole has a median of approximately $60,000. Property values are driven by land more than structures, and many residents maintain working livestock operations with cattle, goats, or exotic game. The homeownership rate approaches 90 percent. Cost of living is moderate; property prices per acre are high relative to eastern areas, but property tax rates in Blanco County are among the lower rates in the Austin region.

Daily life in Round Mountain is defined by the Hill Country landscape and self-sufficient living. Many residents manage their own land, maintaining fencing, clearing brush, and managing livestock and wildlife. Johnson City, 15 minutes north, provides essential services including a grocery store, gas stations, restaurants, and the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park where the 36th president's boyhood home and ranch are open for tours. Pedernales Falls State Park, about 20 minutes northeast, offers hiking trails, swimming holes in the Pedernales River, and camping on 5,200 acres of Hill Country terrain. The area's wineries, including Perissos Vineyard and Winery near Burnet and William Chris Vineyards near Hye, are within 20 to 30 minutes. The Round Mountain Community Center hosts occasional potluck dinners and local events. Flat Creek Estate Winery, located within the 78663 zip code, draws visitors for tastings and events with Hill Country views. Night skies in the area offer stargazing opportunities due to minimal light pollution.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78663

• Pedernales Falls State Park: 5,200-acre state park about 20 minutes northeast with Pedernales River swimming holes, hiking trails, camping, and horseback riding.
• Flat Creek Estate Winery: Hill Country winery on Singleton Bend Road in 78663 offering tastings, tours, and events with views of the surrounding limestone terrain.
• LBJ National Historical Park: National Park Service site in Johnson City, about 15 minutes north, with tours of LBJ's boyhood home and the Texas White House ranch.
• Hill Country Wine Trail: Multiple wineries within 20 to 30 minutes including William Chris Vineyards in Hye and Perissos Vineyard near Burnet.
• Stargazing: Minimal light pollution in the Round Mountain area provides conditions for night sky observation, meteor shower viewing, and astrophotography.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78663

• Johnson City ISD (Education): Small public school district with approximately 100 staff across two campuses in Johnson City, about 15 minutes north.
• Pedernales Electric Cooperative (Utilities): Rural electric cooperative headquartered in Johnson City serving over 375,000 meters across the Hill Country.
• National Park Service (Government): Operates the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Johnson City and Stonewall, employing rangers and support staff.
• Flat Creek Estate Winery (Agriculture/Hospitality): Hill Country winery within the 78663 zip code producing wines and hosting events, employing vineyard and hospitality staff.

Zip Code 78663 Schools

Students in 78663 attend Johnson City ISD, a small district serving approximately 700 students on two campuses about 15 minutes north.

School District: Johnson City ISD

Public Schools

• Johnson City Elementary - Pre-K through 6th grade campus in Johnson City serving approximately 400 students.
• Johnson City High School - 7th through 12th grade campus with UIL 2A athletics, FFA, and agricultural education programs.

Pre-Schools

• Johnson City ISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten program within Johnson City Elementary.
• Johnson City ISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten program at Johnson City ISD, approximately 15 miles west of Round Mountain.

Private Schools

• Faith Academy of Marble Falls - Private Christian school in Marble Falls, approximately 20 minutes north of Round Mountain.
• Hill Country Christian School - Private school in Burnet, approximately 30 minutes north.

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School Districts

• Johnson City Independent School District