Harper
Census-designated place in Gillespie County, Texas

Harper is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gillespie County, Texas, with 1,332 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,054 ft (626 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ingram, 13.2 miles S.
- 1,332residents (2020 Census)
- 2,054 ftelevation · 626 m
- 56.6 sq miland area · 146.5 km²
- 24 / sq mipopulation density
- 78631ZIP code
About Harper
Harper is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP), located 23 miles (37 km) west of Fredericksburg on U.S. Highway 290, in Gillespie County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,332 at the 2020 census.
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- Median home value
- $434,600
- Median age
- 34.6
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Harper had 1,332 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,332 |
|---|---|
| Density | 24 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harper at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Gillespie County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,332 (2020) |
| Land area | 56.57 sq mi (146.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2658° N, 99.2728° W |
| ZIP code | 78631 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4832456 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harper
- Ingram13.2 mi S
- Kerrville17.9 mi SE
- Fredericksburg23.7 mi E
- Center Point26.6 mi SE
- Comfort29.9 mi SE
- Mason33.4 mi N
- Junction33.6 mi NW
- Stonewall36.5 mi E
- Bandera39.2 mi S
- Lake Medina Shores46.5 mi S
- Boerne46.5 mi SE
- Utopia46.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Harper
What county is Harper in?
Harper is in Gillespie County, Texas.
What is the population of Harper, TX?
1,332 people lived in Harper at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harper, TX?
The ZIP code of Harper is 78631.
What is the elevation of Harper?
2,054 feet (626 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harper?
Ingram (13.2 mi), Kerrville (17.9 mi), Fredericksburg (23.7 mi), Center Point (26.6 mi), Comfort (29.9 mi).
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