City

Bandera, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Bandera County  ·  Texas

👥9,594Population
💰$54,500Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$233,100Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 21.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic21.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,679 (26.5%)
Some College1,067 (16.8%)
Associates1,051 (16.6%)
Bachelors987 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree1,548 (24.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
HS Grad26.5%
Some College16.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$233,100 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,096/mo
Total Housing Units5,194
Vacant Units1,068

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
60%
About Bandera, TX

Bandera is a city in Texas, located in Bandera County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,594 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Bandera is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,500 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bandera is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,096 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bandera is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.54%).

Bandera, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Bandera
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78003 9,594 $54,500 $233,100 $1,096 4.6% 40.0% 84.1%