Market Overview for Zip Code 78676
There are 200 active listings in Zip Code 78676 with a median list price of $612K and a median sold price of $560K.
Homes average 92 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 16 homes have sold, with 225 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $439.
About Zip Code 78676
Zip code 78676 covers Wimberley and the surrounding Hays County Hill Country, about 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin where Cypress Creek meets the Blanco River. Wimberley itself is an incorporated city — it incorporated in May 2000 and operates as a General Law Type A city with a mayor and five council members — with a 2020 Census population of 2,839. The wider 78676 zip code area is considerably larger, with 15,822 residents and a median age of 50.3 (ACS 2024 5-year). The area sits in rugged limestone terrain among spring-fed creeks and stands of bald cypress, live oak and Ashe juniper, and Wimberley has long been known for its gallery district, monthly market and independent business culture.
Housing in 78676 runs from cottages near the town square to custom Hill Country homes on acreage. Neighborhoods and subdivisions include the neighboring incorporated city of Woodcreek — 1,770 residents and 910 housing units at the 2020 Census, built around an 18-hole golf course — along with Wimberley Springs and Rancho Cielo. Lot sizes outside Woodcreek commonly range from one to ten acres, and many properties rely on well water and septic systems rather than municipal utilities. Current listing counts, median price and days on market for the zip are shown on the Market Overview tab.
Students in 78676 attend Wimberley ISD, which enrolled 2,691 students across four campuses in 2024-25 and earned a B rating in TEA's 2024-25 accountability ratings. Blue Hole Primary School serves PK through 2nd grade, Jacob's Well Elementary covers 3rd through 5th, Danforth Junior High handles 6th through 8th, and Wimberley High School serves 9th through 12th. Blue Hole Primary opened in 2020 as the first "One Water" school in Texas and was known as Scudder Primary before the move. Wimberley High School competes in UIL Class 4A. Katherine Anne Porter School, a tuition-free public charter for grades 8-12, also operates in Wimberley at 515 FM 2325.
Wimberley is reached primarily via Ranch Road 12 from San Marcos (about 15 miles southeast) or Ranch Road 12 and RR 150 from Dripping Springs (about 15 miles north). Downtown Austin is roughly 40 miles northeast. The city has no hospital; the nearest emergency rooms are CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos at 1301 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos and Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle. The commercial district along RR 12 and the town square includes restaurants, galleries and the Wimberley Glassworks studio.
Living in Zip Code 78676
Wimberley's housing stock is a mix of older cottages near the square, mid-century and later custom homes on wooded lots, and Hill Country acreage properties. The 78676 zip code area had a median household income of $87,344 and a median age of 50.3 in the ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Wimberley has an incorporated municipal government, with the Wimberley Water Supply Corporation and Wimberley Village Library District serving the wider area. Short-term vacation rentals are common in the area and remain a recurring subject of local regulation.
The Blanco River and Cypress Creek define outdoor life here. Blue Hole is a cypress-shaded swimming hole inside the City of Wimberley's 126-acre Blue Hole Regional Park, which also has about four miles of trails; swimming there is by reservation during the summer season. The park also includes a playground, sports fields, picnic areas and a pavilion and amphitheater available for rent. Jacob's Well, an artesian karst spring feeding Cypress Creek, with a surveyed underwater cave system of about 6,000 feet and a maximum depth of 137 feet, is the source of Cypress Creek. Hays County Parks manages the surrounding Jacob's Well Natural Area on Mt. Sharp Road. The spring has ceased flowing five times since 2000 — most recently in 2022 — and swimming there has been suspended since June 2022.
The Wimberley Lions Club hosts Market Days at Lions Field, 601 FM 2325, on the first Saturday of each month from March through December, with 490 booths across 20 oak-shaded acres and more than 200 volunteers from local civic organizations. The town square supports galleries, studios and artisan shops, and Wimberley Glassworks on RR 12 runs live glassblowing demonstrations. Groceries are in San Marcos or Dripping Springs, 15 to 20 minutes away.
Things to Do in Zip Code 78676
- Blue Hole Regional Park: The City of Wimberley's 126-acre park with a cypress-shaded swimming hole on Cypress Creek, about four miles of trails, a playground, sports fields and a rentable pavilion and amphitheater. Swimming is by reservation in season.
- Jacob's Well Natural Area: Hays County's natural area on Mt. Sharp Road surrounds an artesian karst spring feeding Cypress Creek, with a surveyed underwater cave system of about 6,000 feet and a maximum depth of 137 feet. Swimming has been suspended since June 2022; trails remain open by reservation.
- Wimberley Market Days: First Saturday of each month, March through December, at Lions Field on FM 2325. Run by the Wimberley Lions Club with 490 booths across 20 oak-shaded acres.
- Wimberley Glassworks: Working glass art studio on RR 12 with live glassblowing demonstrations and a gallery of hand-blown pieces.
- Old Baldy: A 0.2-mile out-and-back climb of 218 rock steps to a summit at roughly 1,182 feet, with about 101 feet of elevation gain and views across the Wimberley valley.
Major Employers in Zip Code 78676
- Wimberley ISD (Education): The district enrolled 2,691 students across four campuses in 2024-25, with administration at 951 FM 2325.
- Wimberley Lions Club Market Days (Events / Retail): Monthly market at Lions Field supporting 490 vendor booths from March through December, staffed by more than 200 volunteers.
- ESD No. 8 / Wimberley Fire-EMS (Public Safety): Emergency services district providing fire and EMS coverage for the greater Wimberley area.
- Hays County (Government): County government based in San Marcos providing roads, law enforcement and park services to the Wimberley area, including Jacob's Well Natural Area.
- City of Wimberley (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, incorporated in May 2000, including the Parks and Recreation Department that operates Blue Hole Regional Park.
Zip Code 78676 Schools
Wimberley ISD enrolled 2,691 students across four campuses in 2024-25 and earned a B rating in TEA's 2024-25 accountability ratings. Katherine Anne Porter School, a tuition-free public charter serving grades 8-12, also operates in Wimberley at 515 FM 2325.
School District: Wimberley ISD
Public Schools
Wimberley Independent School District
Blanco Independent School District
Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Comal Independent School District
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Pre-Schools
- Wimberley ISD Pre-K - Public pre-K program at Blue Hole Primary School for qualifying households.
- Wimberley Montessori - Private Montessori program at 45 La Buena Vista Drive; the school serves PK through 6th grade.
Private Schools
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School - Independent school at 6000 FM 3237 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 78676?
78676 covers Wimberley, Texas, in Hays County at the confluence of Cypress Creek and the Blanco River, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Austin.
Is Wimberley an incorporated city?
Yes. Wimberley incorporated in May 2000 and operates as a General Law Type A city governed by a mayor and five council members serving staggered two-year terms. The neighboring city of Woodcreek incorporated in 1984.
What school district is 78676 in?
Wimberley ISD serves 78676 with four campuses — Blue Hole Primary (PK-2), Jacob's Well Elementary (3-5), Danforth Junior High (6-8) and Wimberley High School (9-12) — enrolling 2,691 students in 2024-25. The district earned a B rating in TEA's 2024-25 accountability ratings.
Can you swim at Jacob's Well?
Not at present. Hays County suspended swimming at Jacob's Well Natural Area in June 2022 after spring flow fell below average, and the spring was still not flowing as of May 2026. Blue Hole Regional Park, run by the City of Wimberley, remains open for reservation swimming during the summer season.
How far is Wimberley from Austin?
Downtown Austin is roughly 40 miles northeast of Wimberley. San Marcos is about 15 miles southeast via RR 12, and Dripping Springs is about 15 miles north.
What do homes cost in 78676?
Current median price, active listing counts and days on market for 78676 are shown on the Market Overview tab, refreshed from live MLS data.