Market Overview for Zip Code 78623
There are 17 active listings in Zip Code 78623 with a median list price of $599K and a median sold price of $555K.
Homes average 59 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 2 homes have sold, with 20 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $565.
About Zip Code 78623
Zip code 78623 covers Fischer, a small unincorporated community, and portions of the Canyon Lake area spanning the border of Hays and Comal counties, approximately 40 miles southwest of Austin. The zip code encompasses a sparsely populated stretch of the central Texas Hill Country between Wimberley to the northeast and Canyon Lake to the southwest. Fischer sits along FM-32 and FM-484, at a crossroads that has served as a rural post office and general store location since the 1850s. The terrain is classic Edwards Plateau, with steep limestone bluffs, spring-fed creeks including the Blanco River headwaters, dense Ashe juniper and live oak woodlands, and panoramic Hill Country views. Canyon Lake, an 8,308-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Guadalupe River, lies in the southern portion of the zip code.
Real estate in 78623 is dominated by acreage properties, ranchettes, and homes on large lots in a rural Hill Country setting. Properties on 1 to 5 acres with modest homes typically list from $300,000 to $550,000. Improved ranch properties on 10 to 50 acres with custom homes, barns, fencing, and Hill Country views range from $600,000 to well over $2 million. Lake-access properties near Canyon Lake, including homes in waterfront communities and subdivisions with deeded boat slips, range from $400,000 to $1.2 million depending on proximity to the water and quality of improvements. Vacant Hill Country land ranges from $30,000 to over $100,000 per acre depending on topography, tree cover, and view potential. There are no master-planned subdivisions with national builders in 78623; construction is limited to custom homes built by regional and local contractors.
Students in 78623 attend either Wimberley ISD or Comal ISD depending on their location within the zip code. Wimberley ISD enrolled 2,691 students across four campuses in 2024-25. Wimberley High School competes in UIL Class 4A athletics. Comal ISD, one of the faster-growing districts in Texas with approximately 30,421 students, serves the southern portion near Canyon Lake. Canyon Lake High School and Canyon High School are the two Comal ISD campuses serving secondary students in the area. Both districts offer dual-credit programs and career and technology pathways. Private school options include Wimberley Montessori and schools in San Marcos and New Braunfels.
Fischer is approximately 40 minutes from downtown Austin via RM-12 and SH-290, and about 20 minutes from Wimberley. Canyon Lake is roughly 25 minutes from New Braunfels and 50 minutes from San Antonio. The area has very limited commercial services, with the nearest grocery stores being the H-E-B locations in Wimberley, about 20 minutes northeast, and Canyon Lake, about 15 minutes south. Medical care requires a drive to Wimberley, San Marcos, or New Braunfels, with Christus Santa Rosa in New Braunfels, about 25 minutes south, serving as the nearest full-service hospital. The Canyon Lake area has a somewhat larger commercial base with restaurants, convenience stores, and marine supply shops along FM-306 and FM-2673. Internet service in the more remote portions of 78623 may be limited to satellite or fixed wireless, which is a consideration for remote workers.
Living in Zip Code 78623
The population of 78623 is a mix of second-home owners and full-time residents who have chosen the Hill Country setting for its natural landscape and distance from urban density. Median household income is approximately $65,000, with residents including professionals working remotely or commuting to Austin, San Marcos, or San Antonio. Homeownership rates are very high, exceeding 80 percent, as the area is almost entirely owner-occupied single-family homes and ranch properties. Rental housing is extremely scarce and consists mainly of vacation rentals and a small number of long-term lease houses. Property taxes vary depending on whether a home falls in Wimberley ISD or Comal ISD territory and in Hays or Comal County, with rates for a $500,000 home ranging from approximately $8,000 to $10,000 annually. Most properties rely on private water wells drawing from the Trinity Aquifer and septic systems, and water availability is a serious consideration during drought periods. Volunteer fire departments provide emergency response, and law enforcement is handled by Hays County or Comal County sheriff deputies.
Daily life in the Fischer and Canyon Lake area revolves around the natural environment and the seasonal rhythms of lake recreation and Hill Country outdoor activities. Canyon Lake is the primary recreational draw, offering boating, waterskiing, fishing for largemouth bass and striped bass, and swimming at USACE parks including Comal Park, Potters Creek Park, and Canyon Park. The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake Dam is a popular tubing and kayaking destination, with outfitters in the Canyon Lake area providing equipment rental and shuttle service. Jacob's Well Natural Area in Wimberley, about 20 minutes northeast, is a Hays County nature preserve surrounding an artesian karst spring; swimming has been suspended there since June 2022. Wimberley's town square offers independent shops, restaurants, galleries, and a Saturday farmers' market. The Fischer area itself has no commercial establishments apart from a small store at the crossroads. For groceries and routine shopping, residents drive to the H-E-B in Wimberley or Canyon Lake. The annual Wimberley Market Days, held the first Saturday of each month from March through December, draw thousands of shoppers to the Lions Field grounds.
Things to Do in Zip Code 78623
- Canyon Lake: 8,308-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Guadalupe River with boating, waterskiing, fishing for bass and catfish, and swimming at multiple USACE parks.
- Guadalupe River Tubing: The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake Dam is a popular tubing and kayaking destination with outfitters providing equipment rental and shuttle service.
- Jacob's Well Natural Area: Spring-fed swimming hole and nature preserve in Wimberley, about 20 minutes northeast, open by reservation with interpretive trails and geological formations.
- Wimberley Market Days: Monthly outdoor market held the first Saturday from March through December at Lions Field in Wimberley with over 400 vendor booths of crafts, food, and antiques.
- Fischer Store: Historic crossroads general store at the intersection of FM-32 and FM-484, one of the oldest continuously operating rural stores in Hays County.
Major Employers in Zip Code 78623
- Wimberley ISD (Education): School district serving approximately 2,800 students with over 400 staff, the largest employer in the Wimberley-Fischer area.
- Comal ISD (Education): Large school district serving approximately 30,421 students with campuses in the Canyon Lake area employing thousands of staff.
- Canyon Lake Tourism and Hospitality (Hospitality): Cluster of marinas, restaurants, tubing outfitters, vacation rental operators, and retail shops employing several hundred workers in the Canyon Lake area.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Government): Manages Canyon Lake dam, spillway, and recreation areas with year-round and seasonal staff maintaining parks and facilities.
Zip Code 78623 Schools
Students in 78623 attend either Wimberley ISD, serving approximately 2,800 students, or Comal ISD, serving approximately 30,421 students, depending on location within the zip code.
School District: Wimberley ISD / Comal ISD
Public Schools
Comal Independent School District
Wimberley Independent School District
Pre-Schools
- Wimberley ISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten program at Jacob's Well Elementary for eligible four-year-olds.
- Wimberley Montessori - Montessori preschool in Wimberley offering programs for ages 3 through kindergarten.
Private Schools
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School - Independent Episcopal school at 6000 FM 3237 in Wimberley, serving PK3 through 6th grade. Established in 1989 on a 52-acre campus shared with St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is zip code 78623?
Zip code 78623 covers the Fischer community and portions of the Canyon Lake area in Hays and Comal counties, approximately 40 miles southwest of Austin in the central Texas Hill Country.
What do homes cost in 78623?
Homes on 1 to 5 acres range from $300,000 to $550,000. Ranch properties on 10 to 50 acres list from $600,000 to over $2 million. Canyon Lake waterfront homes range from $400,000 to $1.2 million depending on lake access.
What school districts serve 78623?
Zip code 78623 is split between Wimberley ISD, a small district of about 2,800 students, and Comal ISD, a large district of approximately 30,421 students. Assignment depends on the property's exact location.
How far is Fischer from Austin?
Fischer is approximately 40 minutes from downtown Austin via RM-12 and US-290. Wimberley is about 20 minutes to the northeast, and Canyon Lake is about 15 minutes to the south.
Is Canyon Lake good for fishing?
Canyon Lake is a popular fishing destination for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, and catfish. The 8,308-acre reservoir has multiple public boat ramps, fishing piers, and USACE parks along the shoreline.
