Kerrville, TX (78028)

Kerr County · Population 39,906

Fresh.Data current as of Apr 23, 2026

Kerrville, TX (ZIP 78028) sits in Kerr County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 41.3%. NCES lists 10 schools serving the area, 10 non-charter. 7 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $7,894. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $90,228, well above the ~$45K national average per return. FEMA has issued 21 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. 19.0% of residents under 65 lack health insurance per the 2025 County Health Rankings — a notable access gap. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 7-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net gain of 371 residents (200 households) — the ZIP's primary county is growing. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $64,768, fair market rent of $1,130 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $348,608, down 3.3% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

Demographics

Population & age

Total population
39,906
Median age
47.2

Race & ethnicity

White
79.3%
Black
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic / Latino
27.2%
Other / multi-racial
17.7%

Income & housing

Median household income
$64,768
Median home value
$259,300

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
28.5%

Employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%

Housing

Owner-occupied
11,480(68.0%)
Renter-occupied
5,398(32.0%)
Vacant units
1,724
Built (median)
1986

Commute

Public transit
28(0.2%)
Work from home
1,332(7.9%)
Avg commute
16.8 min

Economic wellbeing

Below poverty line
4,900(12.8%)
Uninsured
1,480(3.7%)

Digital access

Broadband access
15,210(90.1%)
No broadband
1,668(9.9%)

Language & nativity

Foreign-born
2,520(6.3%)
Non-English at home
4,424(11.7%)

Studio

$880

/month

1 Bed

$980

/month

2 Bed

$1,130

/month

3 Bed

$1,490

/month

4 Bed

$1,500

/month

HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.

Home values

Typical home value

$348,608

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026

Year-over-year change

-3.3%

vs. March 2025

5-year change

+18.9%

vs. March 2021

Metro area

Kerrville, TX

Metropolitan statistical area

Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.

New housing construction

New housing units permitted

458

Across 160 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $73.6M.

Single-family

149

33% of total units

Multifamily (2+ unit)

309

67% of total units

Single-family value

$38.9M

construction value

Multifamily value

$34.6M

construction value

Apartment construction (5+ unit buildings) accounts for 67% of new units this year — the area is densifying, not just adding single-family stock.

Aggregated from 2 counties touching this ZIP (2024).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.

Income & tax statistics

Tax returns filed

19,100

Average AGI

$90,228

Avg property tax

$516

EITC participation

14.8%

Income distribution

  • $1 – $25,00028.4% · 5,420
  • $25,000 – $50,00025.4% · 4,860
  • $50,000 – $75,00014.2% · 2,710
  • $75,000 – $100,0009.5% · 1,820
  • $100,000 – $200,00015.3% · 2,930
  • $200,000 or more7.1% · 1,360

Avg mortgage interest

$471

Avg charitable contribution

$1,246

Avg capital gains

$7,501

Avg total income tax

Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $1723.3M across all reported brackets.

Business & employment

Business establishments

1,306

Total employment

15,240

Annual payroll

$761.2M

Average annual pay

$49,945

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.

Employment & wages

Average annual pay

$56,546

Average weekly wage

$1,087

Total employment

19,471

Total establishments

1,559

That is roughly 14% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.

Unemployment

Unemployment rate

3.3%

That is 0.7 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.

Labor force

24,742

Employed

23,915

Unemployed

827

Based on Kerr County, TX data (2024).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.

Banking access

FDIC-insured bank branches

15

Strong banking access

Multiple institutions and offices within easy reach of residents.

Total deposits

$1.5B

across all branches in this ZIP

Distinct institutions

12

different banks operating here

Top banks by deposits in this ZIP

  • 1.Security State Bank & Trust$259.0M · 2 branches
  • 2.Wells Fargo Bank, National Association$250.9M · 1 branch
  • 3.Broadway National Bank$227.4M · 1 branch

Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.

Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.

Alternative-fuel stations

Public EV charging stations

12

Strong EV charging coverage

A robust public-charging footprint, including multiple networks. EV ownership is straightforward even without a home charger.

Level 2 ports

18

AC charging — workplace, retail, home

DC Fast ports

0

Highway-class fast charging

Charging networks

  • ChargePoint Network
  • FORD_CHARGE

CNG

1

Compressed natural gas

Propane (LPG)

1

Propane autogas

Other

2

Biodiesel, E85, LNG, RD

Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.

Public libraries

Public-library outlets

2

Multiple library outlets

Several public-library outlets within the ZIP, giving residents real choice in branch hours, programming, and walk-in distance.

Buildings

2

1 central · 1 branch

Avg hours / week

32

across outlets in this ZIP

Avg square feet

11,930

per outlet

Outlets in this ZIP

  • 1.Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library
  • 2.Kerr Regional History Center

Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall SVI

64th percentile

High Vulnerability

Based on 15 census tracts, population 36,633

Vulnerability Themes

  • Socioeconomic Status61st percentile
  • Household Characteristics60th percentile
  • Racial & Ethnic Minority Status50th percentile
  • Housing Type & Transportation65th percentile

Households Without Vehicle

770

Limited English Speakers

381

Persons with Disability

5,468

Without HS Diploma

2,724

Without Health Insurance

6,219

Adults Age 65+

10,040

The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.

Federal Disaster Declarations

Federally Declared Disasters

21

Date Range

1978–2025

Most Recent Declaration

SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING

Flood — declared July 6, 2025 (DR-4879)

Incident period: July 2, 2025 – July 18, 2025

Top Incident Types

  • Flood5 (24%)
  • Fire5 (24%)
  • Hurricane3 (14%)
  • Severe Ice Storm2 (10%)
  • Biological2 (10%)
  • Other4 (19%)

Individual Assistance

3

Direct help to disaster survivors

Households Program

3

Housing & temporary lodging support

Public Assistance

20

Repair of public facilities & roads

Hazard Mitigation

9

Funding to reduce future disaster risk

FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.

Community health profile

Years of potential life lost (per 100K)

9,189

That is roughly 989 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).

Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.

Fair or poor health

21%

of adults self-report

Poor physical health days

4.3

avg per adult per month

Poor mental health days

6.0

avg per adult per month

Uninsured

19.0%

of residents under 65

Primary care MDs

81

per 100,000 residents

Preventable hospital stays

1,897

per 100K Medicare enrollees

Food environment (0-10)

7.3

10 = best access & security

Exercise access

62%

residents near a facility

Flu vaccinated

45%

of Medicare enrollees

Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 8.5% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.

Based on Kerr data (2025 CHR release).

Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.

Food access

Food access status

Moderate food access challenges

11.8% of Kerr County, TX residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.

Grocery stores

0.11

per 1,000 residents

Supercenters & clubs

per 1,000 residents

SNAP-authorized stores

0.70

accepting food benefits

Fast-food restaurants

0.81

per 1,000 residents

Among low-income residents, 5.3% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).

Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Kerr County, TX for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.

Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).

Who’s moving in and out

Net migration (2022-2023)

+371 people

+200 households+$52.7M net AGI flow

Moved in

1,992households

3,364 people • $175.0M AGI

Moved out

1,792households

2,993 people • $122.3M AGI

Where new residents came from

  1. Bexar County, TX197 households
  2. Gillespie County, TX109 households
  3. Kendall County, TX79 households
  4. Harris County, TX77 households
  5. Travis County, TX67 households

Where departing residents went

  1. Bexar County, TX201 households
  2. Gillespie County, TX122 households
  3. Kendall County, TX73 households
  4. Travis County, TX63 households
  5. Harris County, TX60 households

Incoming households reported an average AGI of $87,844 versus departing households' $68,267.

Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.

Data sources used on this page

Health profile

Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.

Schools in this ZIP

10 schools serve this ZIP, including 10 non-charter.

Top 5 schools by enrollment
SchoolTypeGradesEnrollment
TIVY H SPublic9–121,412
PETERSON MIDDLEPublic6–81,089
FRED H TALLY ELPublic0–5533
DANIELS ELPublic0–5520
NIMITZ ELPublic0–5518

Showing top 5 by enrollment. 5 more schools serve this ZIP.

Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 23, 2026

Colleges & universities nearby

Colleges in this area

7

Median in-state tuition

$7,894

Median earnings (10 yr)

$41,160

  • Schreiner University

    Kerrville, TX · 78028

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $39,266
    Out-of-state tuition
    $39,266
    Acceptance rate
    88.2%
    Graduation rate
    43.4%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $52,228
    Median student debt
    $23,250
  • BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology

    Kerrville, TX · 78028

    Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    71.1%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $20,270
    Median student debt
  • 4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $7,894
    Out-of-state tuition
    $19,454
    Acceptance rate
    44.4%
    Graduation rate
    47.6%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $48,386
    Median student debt
    $15,000
  • Laredo College

    Laredo, TX · 78040

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $3,300
    Out-of-state tuition
    $5,748
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    30.5%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $33,934
    Median student debt
    $2,959
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    72.3%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    Median student debt
  • Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    80.0%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    Median student debt
  • Barber Education Academy

    Laredo, TX · 78041

    Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    Median student debt

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.

What these numbers say together

Kerrville, TX (ZIP 78028) sits in Kerr County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 41.3%. NCES lists 10 schools serving the area, 10 non-charter. 7 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $7,894. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $90,228, well above the ~$45K national average per return. FEMA has issued 21 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1978 — a high-frequency exposure profile. 19.0% of residents under 65 lack health insurance per the 2025 County Health Rankings — a notable access gap. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 7-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net gain of 371 residents (200 households) — the ZIP's primary county is growing. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $64,768, fair market rent of $1,130 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $348,608, down 3.3% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.

One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits near the national rate at 21.5%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 78028

What is the obesity rate in ZIP 78028?

34.4%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the depression rate in ZIP 78028?

21.5%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 78028?

41.3%, which is 9.3 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

How many schools are in ZIP 78028?

10 schools serve this ZIP, including 10 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 23, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.

Does ZIP 78028 have charter schools?

No charter schools are listed in ZIP 78028 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 23, 2026).

Are there high schools in ZIP 78028?

Yes, 3 high schools serve this ZIP: Tivy H S, Hill Country H S, Kerrville Disciplinary Alternative School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 23, 2026).

What is the population of ZIP 78028?

39,906 people live in ZIP 78028, with a median age of 47.2 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the median household income in ZIP 78028?

$64,768 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

Is ZIP 78028 mostly renters or homeowners?

In ZIP 78028, 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How do people commute in ZIP 78028?

In ZIP 78028, 7.9% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.2% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the poverty rate in ZIP 78028?

12.8% of the population in ZIP 78028 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What percentage of households in ZIP 78028 have broadband internet?

90.1% of households in ZIP 78028 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78028?

The typical home value in ZIP 78028 is $348,608, down 3.3% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 78028?

Home values are down 3.3% over the past year and up 18.9% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

What is the average household income in ZIP 78028?

The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 78028 (Kerrville, TX) is $90,228 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 78028?

Tax returns from ZIP 78028 report an average of $516 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What percentage of residents in ZIP 78028 earn over $200,000?

7.1% of tax returns from ZIP 78028 (Kerrville, TX) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How many businesses are in ZIP 78028?

As of 2022, 1,306 business establishments operated in ZIP 78028 employing 15,240 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the average salary in ZIP 78028?

The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 78028 is $49,945, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).

How vulnerable is ZIP 78028 to disasters and public health emergencies?

According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 78028 ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a high vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 78028?

Housing Type & Transportation is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 78028, ranking in the 65th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).

How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 78028 experienced?

FEMA has recorded 21 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 78028 between 1978–2025 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 78028?

Flood is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 78028, accounting for 5 of 21 declarations (24%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 78028?

The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 78028 was "SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING" — a flood declared in 2025 (DR-4879) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What colleges are near ZIP 78028?

7 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 78028 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Schreiner University, Bk Cosmo College Of Cosmetology, and Texas A & M International University (retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 78028?

Median in-state tuition across 7 nearby institutions is $7,894 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 78028?

Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $41,160 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What data is available for ZIP 78028?

This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (33 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (10 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), and federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (21 on record). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.

How current is this data?

Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 23, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (21 on record).

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Last reviewed Apr 23, 2026


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