City

Buchanan Dam, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Llano County  ·  Texas

👥1,826Population
💰$60,663Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂63.4Median Age
🏠$276,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 1.8%Other: 5.4%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.8%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
5%
18–24
2%
25–44
12%
45–64
31%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (3%)
HS Graduate356 (23.3%)
Some College214 (14%)
Associates451 (29.5%)
Bachelors64 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree397 (26%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 29.5%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates29.5%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,663 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$276,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units1,271
Vacant Units349

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Buchanan Dam, TX

Buchanan Dam is a city in Texas, located in Llano County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,826 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.4 years.

Economically, Buchanan Dam is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,663 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buchanan Dam is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $276,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buchanan Dam is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buchanan Dam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78609 1,826 $60,663 $276,100 $938 0.9% 30.2% 80.5%