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Lockhart, TX
City in Caldwell County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78644.
Population
15,326
Land area
16.2sq mi
People per sq mi
945
ZIP codes
1
Lockhart and its ZIP codes
Lockhart at a glance
- Lockhart is about 8.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 206th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $68,400 a year, 13% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,600 (11% below Texas) and median rent is $1,152 a month.
Local data for Lockhart, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lockhart, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,400
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,152/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,878), German Americans (1,927), Irish Americans (1,084).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Lockhart.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,206
11,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $5,130 per person
PPP loans
$28.4M
360 loans, 3,953 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lockhart, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lockhart, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
231
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 40°F
35.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lockhart, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.7%
U.S. 11.1% +11.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lockhart
1 in or overlapping Lockhart. Population shown
Cities near Lockhart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UhlandCity | 7.8 mi | 3.8 |
| NiederwaldCity | 9.3 mi | 3.7 |
| MartindaleCity | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| StaplesCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Mustang RidgeCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| KyleCity | 13 mi | 32.5 |
| LulingCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| CreedmoorCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| Red RockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| San MarcosCity | 16 mi | 39.9 |
| BudaCity | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| Mountain CityCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 18 |
| KingsburyCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| HarwoodTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lockhart, TX in?
- Lockhart is in Caldwell County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lockhart, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lockhart include 78644.
- What is the population of Lockhart, TX?
- About 15,326 people live in Lockhart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lockhart?
- Nearby places include Uhland (7.8 mi), Niederwald (9.3 mi), Martindale (9.9 mi), Staples (11 mi), Mustang Ridge (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023