COUNTY · TX
Hays County, Texas
Hays County is a county in Texas with FIPS code 48209 and an estimated population of 280,486 (Census 2023), 19th largest of 254 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Hays County
- State
- Texas
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 48209
- State FIPS
- 48
- Population (2023)
- 280,486
- Change since 2020
- +15.0%
- State rank
- 19 of 254
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Hays County?
Hays County, Texas has the five-digit FIPS code 48209: 48 for the state and 209 for the county.
What state is Hays County in?
Hays County is in Texas.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.