| ZIP Code | 78672 |
|---|---|
| City | Tow |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Llano County |
| Area Code | 325 |
| Elevation | 1,321 ft |
| Latitude | 30.882248 |
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| Longitude | -98.489135 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48299 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 71.2 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.69 |
| Below Poverty | 15.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| College Grads | 18.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 138 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 146 (25.3%) |
| Associates | 170 (29.5%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (3.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 87 (15.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,692 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $190,800 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 831 |
| Vacant Units | 429 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 831 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 429 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.69 |
ZIP code 78672 is located in Tow, Texas, within Llano County. With a population of 679, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 71.2 years. Economically, 78672 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,692 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78672 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 78672 is primarily White (88.51%). Residents are less-educated — 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.8%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78672 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 78672 in Tow, TX is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 679 residents, a median household income of $47,692, and a median home value of $190,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.