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Market Overview for Zip Code 78615

There are 25 active listings in Zip Code 78615 with a median list price of $1000K and a median sold price of $638K.

Homes average 154 days on market.

Over the past 30 days, 1 homes have sold, with 8 sales in the past 12 months.

The average price per square foot is $961.

About Zip Code 78615

Zip code 78615 covers Coupland, a small unincorporated community of roughly 300 people in eastern Williamson County, approximately 30 miles northeast of Austin. Coupland sits at the intersection of FM-1660 and FM-973, about 8 miles south of Taylor and 12 miles east of Round Rock. The community was established in the 1880s as a stop on the International-Great Northern Railroad and was once a cotton-shipping center for the surrounding farms. Today Coupland is a quiet crossroads community with no incorporated government, consisting of a handful of commercial structures, several churches, and widely scattered rural homes and farms. The terrain is flat to gently rolling Blackland Prairie, with deep black clay soils supporting cotton, corn, grain sorghum, and improved cattle pasture.

Real estate in 78615 is almost exclusively rural acreage properties and single-family or manufactured homes on large lots. There are no master-planned subdivisions or apartment complexes in the Coupland zip code. Small homes on one to five acres typically list from $200,000 to $400,000, while improved properties with 10 to 30 acres of fenced pasture, barns, and stock ponds range from $400,000 to $900,000. Larger ranch tracts of 50 to 200-plus acres are periodically available and price according to land quality, water resources, and road frontage. Manufactured homes on private lots represent a notable portion of the housing inventory and start around $100,000 to $200,000. The proximity to Taylor and the Samsung semiconductor campus, about 8 miles north, has increased buyer interest and pushed prices up 15 to 25 percent since the Samsung announcement in 2021.

Students in 78615 attend either Taylor ISD or Coupland ISD depending on their exact location within the zip code. Coupland ISD is one of the smallest districts in the state, serving fewer than 50 students at a single pre-K through 8th grade campus. Students completing 8th grade at Coupland ISD typically transfer to Taylor High School for 9th through 12th grade. Taylor ISD, serving the northern portion of the zip code, has approximately 3,500 students across six campuses. Both districts offer small class sizes, but Coupland ISD's extremely low enrollment means some grades may have combined classrooms. The nearest private school options are St. Mary's Catholic School in Taylor and schools in Georgetown or Round Rock.

Coupland is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Austin via FM-973 and SH-130, and about 8 miles south of Taylor on FM-1660. Round Rock is roughly 20 minutes to the west via FM-1660 and SH-79. The Samsung semiconductor facility in Taylor is the nearest major employer, about 8 miles to the north. Most Coupland residents commute to Taylor, Round Rock, or Austin for work, shopping, and medical care. The community has essentially no commercial services apart from the historic Coupland Dance Hall, one of the oldest continuously operating dance halls in Texas, and a small general store. Grocery shopping requires a trip to Taylor's H-E-B, about 15 minutes north, or to stores in Round Rock and Pflugerville. Medical care is available at clinics in Taylor and hospitals in Round Rock.

Living in Zip Code 78615

Coupland's population is a small, close-knit mix of longtime farming residents and newer rural residents who sought affordable land within commuting distance of Austin and Round Rock. Median household income is approximately $50,000, though the small population size makes this estimate less reliable than for larger communities. Homeownership rates are very high, approaching 85 percent, since virtually all housing consists of owner-occupied single-family homes or manufactured homes on private land. There are no apartment complexes or significant rental properties. Property taxes vary depending on whether a home falls in Coupland ISD or Taylor ISD territory, with rates in Coupland ISD being somewhat lower due to the district's minimal operational costs. Most properties rely on private water wells and septic systems, and internet connectivity is limited to fixed wireless providers like Rise Broadband and satellite services, which can be a constraint for remote workers.

Daily life in Coupland is defined by its deeply rural character, with the nearest commercial services located in Taylor, about 15 minutes north. There is no grocery store, gas station, or restaurant in the immediate community apart from occasional events at the Coupland Dance Hall and Coupland General Store. The Coupland Dance Hall, built in the early 1900s, hosts live music events, private parties, and community dances on weekends, serving as the social anchor for the area. Local churches, including Coupland United Methodist and area Baptist congregations, organize potluck dinners, holiday celebrations, and youth activities. Hunting is a popular seasonal activity, with white-tail deer and dove leases available on surrounding farmland. Lake Pflugerville, about 20 minutes to the west, provides fishing and trail access. For dining, shopping, and entertainment, residents drive to Taylor, Round Rock, or Pflugerville, all within a 15- to 25-minute radius.

Things to Do in Zip Code 78615

• Coupland Dance Hall: Historic dance hall built in the early 1900s hosting live country, Western swing, and Americana music events, private parties, and community dances on weekends.
• Hunting Leases: Surrounding Blackland Prairie farmland offers seasonal leases for white-tail deer, dove, and feral hog hunting on private ranches and cropland.
• Lake Pflugerville: 180-acre city lake about 20 minutes west with a 3-mile paved trail, fishing, kayaking, and picnic areas.
• Taylor Heritage Square: Downtown gathering space in Taylor, about 15 minutes north, with a Saturday farmers' market, public art, and seasonal events.
• Louie Mueller Barbecue (Taylor): James Beard Award-winning barbecue restaurant in Taylor, approximately 15 minutes north, known for post-oak-smoked beef brisket since 1949.

Major Employers in Zip Code 78615

• Samsung Austin Semiconductor (Manufacturing): Major semiconductor fabrication facility in Taylor, approximately 8 miles north of Coupland, employing over 3,000 workers with a multi-billion dollar expansion.
• Taylor ISD (Education): School district in Taylor with over 500 employees, approximately 8 miles north, serving as a major local employer.
• Round Rock ISD (Education): Large school district approximately 20 minutes west of Coupland with approximately 6,200 employees across multiple campuses.
• Dell Technologies (Technology): Major technology company headquartered in Round Rock, approximately 20 minutes west, employing thousands across its campus.

Zip Code 78615 Schools

Students in 78615 attend either Coupland ISD, one of the smallest districts in Texas with fewer than 50 students, or Taylor ISD depending on location within the zip code.

School District: Coupland ISD / Taylor ISD

Public Schools

Pre-Schools

• Coupland ISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten at the Coupland campus for eligible four-year-olds, with enrollment of fewer than 10 students.
• Taylor Head Start - Federally funded early childhood program in Taylor, approximately 15 minutes north of Coupland.

Private Schools

• St. Mary's Catholic School - Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic school in Taylor, about 15 minutes north of Coupland.

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