ZIP Code 78861 Demographics

Medina County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78861 compared to county averages.

Total Population

13,131

↓ 74.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,216

↓ 17.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$156,200

↓ 16.1% vs county

Median Age

36.9 yrs

↑ 6.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.9%

↓ +22.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78861 compares to Medina County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78861 $60k Medina $73k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78861 $156k Medina $186k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,106

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78861 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$156,200
Down Payment (20%)$31,240
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$992P&I: $790 | Tax: $156 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$1,106
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $114/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78861, sorted by distance.

78850 14.5 mi away medina county 78005 37.7 mi away frio county

About Medina County

Medina County is located in Texas and has a total population of 51,432. The county's median household income is $73,060 and median home value is $186,200. ZIP code 78861 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Medina County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.