Waelder
City in Gonzales County, Texas

Waelder is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, with 933 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 381 ft (116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flatonia, 11.6 miles E.
- 933residents (2020 Census)
- 381 ftelevation · 116 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 730 / sq mipopulation density
- 78959ZIP code
About Waelder
Waelder ( WEL-dər) is a city in Gonzales County, Texas, United States and is also part of the Texas-German belt. The population was 933 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Waelder
- Median household income
- $61,214
- Median home value
- $59,400
- Median rent
- $959/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Waelder had 933 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 933 |
|---|---|
| Density | 730 per sq mi (282 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waelder at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Gonzales County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 933 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.28 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6945° N, 97.2978° W |
| ZIP code | 78959 |
| Official website | cityofwaelder.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4876024 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waelder
- Flatonia11.6 mi E
- Harwood12.4 mi W
- Moulton12.4 mi SE
- Gonzales15.4 mi SW
- Rosanky17.9 mi N
- Shiner19.5 mi SE
- Red Rock20.3 mi NW
- Luling21.0 mi W
- Smithville23.4 mi N
- Schulenburg23.4 mi E
- Plum25.1 mi NE
- Lockhart26.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waelder
What county is Waelder in?
Waelder is in Gonzales County, Texas.
What is the population of Waelder, TX?
933 people lived in Waelder at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waelder, TX?
The ZIP code of Waelder is 78959.
What is the elevation of Waelder?
381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waelder?
Flatonia (11.6 mi), Harwood (12.4 mi), Moulton (12.4 mi), Gonzales (15.4 mi), Rosanky (17.9 mi).
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