78607 ZIP Code — Bluffton, TX

Llano County, Texas

ZIP code 78607 is located in Bluffton, Texas, within Llano County. It covers approximately 22.56 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 78607

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $356,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,531. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 37% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 78607 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

208

population

22.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bluffton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78672 Tow (1.8 mi) 78609 Buchanan Dam (5.9 mi) 78643 Llano (13.3 mi) 78639 Kingsland (13.5 mi) 78611 Burnet (14 mi) 76832 Cherokee (18.6 mi) 76885 Valley Spring (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	208
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	299

Geography
Land area	22.56 sq mi
Water area	4.93 sq mi
Latitude	30.8432
Longitude	-98.5022
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	42.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

208

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$54,531

Median household income

$18,015

Per capita income

$356,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

262

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	14.9%
18 and over	177	85.1%
65 and over	34	16.3%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	203	97.6%
Two or more races	5	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	42.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 59.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	59.2%
Median income	$54,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 63.0%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$356,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	74.6%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	33.0%
1960–1969	26.2%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	22.2%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	24.7%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	13.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	8.5%
2 vehicles	62.0%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	91.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	32	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	24	33.8%
Households with children under 18	16	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	42.3%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	0.0%
Married	24.6%	44.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	46.3%
Divorced	50.0%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	35.5%
High school	20	64.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.0%

Manufacturing 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Retail trade 16.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	34.0%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.0%
Government	32.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.8%
Retirement income	46.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	54.6%
High cholesterol	51.0%
Diabetes	18.6%
Heart disease	14.0%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	40.7%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	12.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	96.1%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	37.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	36.4%
65 and over	61.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	58.2%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	26.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	208	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	208	100.0%
Born in same state	208	100.0%
Born in different state	189	90.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	24%
Italian	31	14.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	8.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78607

What city is ZIP code 78607 in?

ZIP code 78607 is primarily assigned to Bluffton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78607 in?

ZIP code 78607 falls within Llano County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78607 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 78607 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78607 have a large veteran population?

37% of civilians in ZIP code 78607 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78607?

The median home value in ZIP code 78607 is $356,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 78607?

ZIP code 78607 has an estimated population of 208 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78607 in?

ZIP code 78607 observes the CST timezone.