78606 ZIP Code — Blanco, TX

Blanco County, Texas

ZIP code 78606 is located in Blanco, Texas, within Blanco County. It covers approximately 242.24 square miles and serves a population of 6,942 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78606

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,688) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78606 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,942

population

242.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blanco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78635 Hye (9.2 mi) 78027 Kendalia (10.1 mi) 78070 Spring Branch (13.5 mi) 78623 Fischer (13.9 mi) 78636 Johnson City (15.2 mi) 78671 Stonewall (15.5 mi) 78133 Canyon Lake (17.7 mi) 78676 Wimberley (17.9 mi) 78620 Dripping Springs (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,942
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	242.24 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	30.0991
Longitude	-98.4121
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	38.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	24.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	6.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,942

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$89,688

Median household income

$47,541

Per capita income

$326,200

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,757

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

117

274

5–9

268

234

10–14

229

194

15–19

191

113

20–24

111

448

25–34

440

301

35–44

295

463

45–54

454

328

55–59

322

337

60–64

330

435

65–74

427

187

75–84

183

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,453	20.9%
18 and over	5,489	79.1%
65 and over	1,374	19.8%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.2%

Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

Two or more races 10.2%

Other race 6.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,555	69.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,088	13.5%
Two or more races	816	10.2%
Other race	530	6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.3%
Asian	13	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	38.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	24.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.8%	6.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$89,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

$500k–$1M 23.7%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,200
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	18.7%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	82.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,735	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	225	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	274	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	416	15.7%
Households with children under 18	724	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	891	33.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	17.7%
Married	70.3%	62.4%
Separated	1.0%	1.7%
Widowed	0.6%	4.5%
Divorced	6.6%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.5%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	1.8%
Kindergarten	53	3.5%
Elementary school	875	57.7%
High school	307	20.2%
College / grad school	254	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.8%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Professional & management 14.7%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Other services 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	651	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	26.4%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,706	96.6%
Spanish	193	2.9%
Other Indo-European	186	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,401	92.2%
Born in same state	6,268	90.3%
Born in different state	4,619	66.5%
Foreign born	133	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	541	7.8%
Not a US citizen	188	34.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,519	21.9%
Italian	1,221	17.6%
Arab	280	4%
Polish	82	1.2%
German	42	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	0.5%
Irish	6	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0.1%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78606

What city is ZIP code 78606 in?

ZIP code 78606 is primarily assigned to Blanco, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78606 in?

ZIP code 78606 falls within Blanco County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78606 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 78606 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 78606 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 78606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78606?

The median home value in ZIP code 78606 is $326,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 78606?

ZIP code 78606 has an estimated population of 6,942 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78606 in?

ZIP code 78606 observes the CST timezone.