| ZIP Code | 78873 |
|---|---|
| City | Leakey |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Real County |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft |
| Latitude | 29.815376 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.727302 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48385 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.5 yrs ↑ 61% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 24.1% ▲ 141% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 325 (36%) |
| Some College | 95 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 136 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 39 (4.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 294 (32.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,688 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $840/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,147 |
| Vacant Units | 526 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,147 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 526 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 78873 is located in Leakey, Texas, within Real County. With a population of 1,498, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.5 years. Economically, 78873 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,688 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $840 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 78873 is primarily White (81.58%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.1%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 78873 in Leakey, TX is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.