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Wimberley, TX
City in Hays County, Texas.
Population
2,891
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
323
ZIP codes
0
Wimberley and its ZIP codes
Wimberley at a glance
- Wimberley is about 2.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,362, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $550,800 (94% above Texas) and median rent is $1,293 a month.
Local data for Wimberley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wimberley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,362
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$550,800
Median rent
$1,293/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
53.2%
Median age
57.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (491), Mexican Americans (252), German Americans (201).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hays County. PPP loans are for Wimberley.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
How people get to work
Wimberley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wimberley, 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
94° / 40°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wimberley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Wimberley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodcreekCity | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| DriftwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| San MarcosCity | 12 mi | 39.9 |
| Canyon LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 142.7 |
| Mountain CityCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| KyleCity | 14 mi | 32.5 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 15 mi | 8.8 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| HaysCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BudaCity | 17 mi | 9.6 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| MartindaleCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| New BraunfelsCity | 19 mi | 45 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wimberley, TX in?
- Wimberley is in Hays County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wimberley, TX?
- About 2,891 people live in Wimberley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wimberley?
- Nearby places include Woodcreek (3.4 mi), Driftwood (11 mi), San Marcos (12 mi), Canyon Lake (12 mi), Mountain City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023