County

Real County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥2,842Population
💰$47,961Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$208,932Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 24.1%Black: 1.5%Other: 0.5%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic24.1%
Black1.5%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
9%
45–64
22%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.8%)
HS Graduate512 (31.4%)
Some College370 (22.7%)
Associates268 (16.4%)
Bachelors109 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree360 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 22.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College22.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,961 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$208,931 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$886/mo
Total Housing Units1,787
Vacant Units786

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
68%
About Real County, TX

Real County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,842 residents. With a median age of 53.86, it is a mature county.

Real County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,960 is below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Real County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $208,931 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $886. Homeownership rates are high at 70.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Real County are primarily White (74.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Real County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Real County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78833 Camp Wood 1,173 $45,227 $81,000 $945 0.0% 14.8%
78873 Leakey 1,498 $44,688 $840 0.0% 36.9%
78879 Rio Frio 171 $95,385 $1,086,500 0.0% 45.2%