ZIP code 78656
Where is ZIP code 78656?
Maxwell, Texas
Caldwell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78656 belongs to Maxwell, Texas in Caldwell County. 78656 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 512 and 737. About 2,847 people live in the 78656 area, where the median household income is $81,346. The closest ZIP codes are 78655 (Martindale, 4.4 mi southwest), 78640 (Kyle, 7.1 mi north) and 78666 (San Marcos, 7.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 78656 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Maxwell |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 512, 737 |
| Coordinates | 29.8953, -97.8144 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 786 |
Population and income in 78656
| Population | 2,847 · lower than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 100 · higher than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.5 years · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $81,346 · higher than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,747 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $238,100 · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,629 a month |
| Housing units | 987 |
| Households | 976 (2.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 28.46 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78656. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78656
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78655 | Martindale, TX | 4.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 78640 | Kyle, TX | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 78666 | San Marcos, TX | 7.7 mi W | Standard |
| 78644 | Lockhart, TX | 8.3 mi E | Standard |
| 78670 | Staples, TX | 8.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78622 | Fentress, TX | 9.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78661 | Prairie Lea, TX | 12.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78610 | Buda, TX | 13.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78616 | Dale, TX | 14.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78638 | Kingsbury, TX | 15.4 mi S | Standard |
| 78667 | San Marcos, TX | 15.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78652 | Manchaca, TX | 15.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78656 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78656
123 MAIN ST
MAXWELL TX 78656
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Reedville: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78656-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78656?
- 78656 is a Maxwell, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78656 in?
- ZIP code 78656 is in Caldwell County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78656 in?
- 78656 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78656?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78656 use area codes 512 and 737.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78656?
- About 2,847 people live in ZIP code 78656, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78656?
- The median household income in 78656 is $81,346 a year, higher than 67% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78656?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78656 are 78655 (Martindale, 4.4 miles), 78640 (Kyle, 7.1 miles), 78666 (San Marcos, 7.7 miles) and 78644 (Lockhart, 8.3 miles).