ZIP Code 78873 Demographics

Real County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78873 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,278

↓ 54.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$59,091

↑ +26.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$279,500

↑ +8.3% vs county

Median Age

56.3 yrs

↓ +7.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78873 compares to Real County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78873 $59k Real $47k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78873 $280k Real $258k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

23.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

82.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$780

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78873 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$279,500
Down Payment (20%)$55,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,775P&I: $1413 | Tax: $280 | Ins: $82
Rent (Local Median)
$780
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $995/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78873, sorted by distance.

78879 9.0 mi away real county 78885 11.9 mi away bandera county 78884 17.9 mi away uvalde county 78883 25.9 mi away bandera county

About Real County

Real County is located in Texas and has a total population of 2,830. The county's median household income is $46,842 and median home value is $258,000. ZIP code 78873 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.