78621 — Elgin, TX Home Values
Typical home value $292,474 as of July 2026 · 78th of 87 in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78621, July 2021 to July 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78621 compares in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX area
ZIP code 78621 (Elgin, TX) has a typical home value of $292,474 as of July 2026, ranking 78th of 87 ZIP codes tracked in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX area, more expensive than about 11% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -6.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -4.0%, from $304,601 in July 2021 to $292,474 in July 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.4× the annual rent ($1,816/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Austin.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 78621 has a population of 27,860, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 44.7% Hispanic or Latino, 41.8% White, 8.8% Black or African American, 4% two or more races, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BOOKER T WASHINGTON EL | 510 MLK, ELGIN, TX | 0.4 mi |
| ELGIN INT | 902 W 2ND ST, ELGIN, TX | 1.4 mi |
| ELGIN EL | 1005 W 2ND ST, ELGIN, TX | 1.4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78621?
$292,474 as of July 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78621 an expensive ZIP code in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX area?
78621 ranks 78th of 87 ZIP codes in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 11% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78621 changed over the past year?
-6.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78621?
The typical home price is 13.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,816/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78621?
27,860, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78621?
BOOKER T WASHINGTON EL (0.4 mi), ELGIN INT (1.4 mi), ELGIN EL (1.4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 78621?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of July 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.