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Buda, TX
City in Hays County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78610.
Population
15,859
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,649
ZIP codes
1
Buda and its ZIP codes
Buda at a glance
- Buda is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 202nd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $123,766, 58% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,600 (57% above Texas) and median rent is $1,852 a month.
Local data for Buda, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buda, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,766
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$446,600
Median rent
$1,852/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.1%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,979), German Americans (3,178), Irish Americans (1,568).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hays County. PPP loans are for Buda.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,692
98,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,275 per person
PPP loans
$60.9M
896 loans, 7,399 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buda, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buda, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,620
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buda, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Buda
1 in or overlapping Buda. Population shown
Cities near Buda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaysCity | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| Mountain CityCity | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| San LeannaVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| KyleCity | 5.5 mi | 32.5 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| NiederwaldCity | 7 mi | 3.7 |
| CreedmoorCity | 7.4 mi | 7.6 |
| UhlandCity | 8.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Mustang RidgeCity | 9.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| DriftwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| RollingwoodCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buda, TX in?
- Buda is in Hays County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Buda, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buda include 78610.
- What is the population of Buda, TX?
- About 15,859 people live in Buda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buda?
- Nearby places include Hays (3.4 mi), Manchaca (3.9 mi), Mountain City (4 mi), San Leanna (4.8 mi), Kyle (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023