78850 ZIP Code — D Hanis, TX

Medina County, Texas

ZIP code 78850 is located in D Hanis, Texas, within Medina County. It covers approximately 241.13 square miles and serves a population of 827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78850

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $272,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,667. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 78850 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

827
population
241.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78850 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78850

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City Status
D Hanis Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78861 Hondo (9.6 mi) 78881 Sabinal (15.2 mi) 78886 Yancey (16.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 827
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 325
Geography
Land area 241.13 sq mi
Water area 1.32 sq mi
Latitude 29.3592
Longitude -99.3024
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 22.4% 38.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 47.9% 33.0% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 24.1% 23.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 5.6% 5.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

827
Population
3
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$75,667
Median household income
$25,853
Per capita income
$272,200
Median home value
$879
Median monthly rent
84.1%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
342
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
17
16
5–9
18
68
10–14
77
30
15–19
33
42
20–24
48
7
25–34
7
59
35–44
67
38
45–54
42
11
55–59
13
21
60–64
23
43
65–74
49
34
75–84
39
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826331.8%
18 and over56468.2%
65 and over17421.0%
Median age39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Other race 6.5%
Two or more races 6.1%
GroupCount%
White70975.9%
Hispanic or Latino10711.5%
Other race616.5%
Two or more races576.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.4% 38.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 47.9% 33.0% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 24.1% 23.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 5.6% 5.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 3.1%
$35k–$50k 6.2%
$50k–$75k 27.9%
$75k–$100k 20.8%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 11.1%
$200k+ 5.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k3.1%
$35k–$50k6.2%
$50k–$75k27.9%
$75k–$100k20.8%
$100k–$150k14.2%
$150k–$200k11.1%
$200k+5.8%
Median income$75,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 6.8%
$150k–$200k 10.0%
$200k–$300k 15.8%
$300k–$500k 25.8%
$500k–$1M 16.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$272,200
Median rent / month$879
Owner occupied84.1%
Renter occupied15.9%
Vacant40.2%
Single-family detached78.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.2%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201916.7%
2000–200916.7%
1990–199910.1%
1980–198912.7%
1970–19799.8%
1960–19692.6%
1950–19598.5%
1940–19498.7%
1939 or earlier14.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom2.1%
2 bedrooms15.1%
3 bedrooms50.5%
4 bedrooms28.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle15.9%
2 vehicles56.2%
3 or more27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.0%
Electricity86.3%
Propane / LP gas8.4%
Solar1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16874.3%
Cohabiting couple2310.2%
Male householder, no spouse135.8%
Female householder, no spouse229.7%
Households with children under 189542.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11751.8%
Average household size3.66

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.7%28.1%
Married63.2%54.6%
Separated0.0%2.5%
Widowed2.1%6.5%
Divorced11.0%8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%
Some HS, no diploma 5.4%
HS graduate 24.5%
Some college, no degree 24.7%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 8.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.4%
Bachelor's or higher27.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school13855.4%
High school8232.9%
College / grad school2911.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%
Public administration 18.9%
Professional & management 14.7%
Agriculture & mining 12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%
Construction 5.8%
Manufacturing 5.4%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Retail trade 3.5%
Other services 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts48.1%
Service23.4%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources & construction1.0%
Production & transportation8.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector50.0%
Government30.1%
Self-employed19.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.3%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home26.9%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)25.5

Poverty

All people 12.1%
Under 18 years 20.9%
18 and over 8.0%
Married-couple families 8.9%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.5%
Retirement income19.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP5.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.6%
High blood pressure39.7%
High cholesterol39.3%
Diabetes15.0%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis26.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking16.3%
No physical activity28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.5%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health20.9%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance28.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.1%
Visited dentist52.5%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans376.6%
Disability%
Any disability17.9%
Under 1814.4%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.1%
Public insurance36.0%
No insurance6.3%
Uninsured under 193.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only79496.0%
Spanish293.7%
Other Indo-European293.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)80797.6%
Born in same state80797.6%
Born in different state72087.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen202.4%
Not a US citizen20100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French10712.9%
Italian445.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab161.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.3%
Internet access93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78850

What city is ZIP code 78850 in?

ZIP code 78850 is primarily assigned to D Hanis, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78850 in?

ZIP code 78850 falls within Medina County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78850 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78850 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 78850 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 78850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 78850 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 78850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 78850?

ZIP code 78850 has an estimated population of 827 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78850 in?

ZIP code 78850 observes the CST timezone.

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