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Leakey, TX
78873
78873 ZIP Code — Leakey, TX
Real County, Texas
ZIP code 78873 is located in
Leakey ,
Texas ,
within Real County .
It covers approximately 314.28 square miles and serves a population of
1,278 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78873
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 $279,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($59,091) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 78873 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,278
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
385
Geography
Land area
314.28 sq mi
Water area
0.36 sq mi
Latitude
29.8532
Longitude
-99.8133
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.3%
60.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
6.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
6.3%
4.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$59,091
Median household income
$279,500
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 382 29.9% 18 and over 896 70.1% 65 and over 469 36.7% Median age 56.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.5%
Group Count % White 1,139 82.4% Hispanic or Latino 104 7.5% Other race 86 6.2% Black or African American 34 2.5% Two or more races 19 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.3%
60.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
6.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
6.3%
4.8%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 4.4% $15k–$25k 17.6% $25k–$35k 12.0% $35k–$50k 10.9% $50k–$75k 13.5% $75k–$100k 21.8% $100k–$150k 10.3% $200k+ 9.5% Median income $59,091
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $279,500 Median rent / month $780 Owner occupied 82.3% Renter occupied 17.7% Vacant 50.3% Single-family detached 74.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 20.0% 2000–2009 15.8% 1990–1999 17.2% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 10.7% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 1.3% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 14.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.8% 1 bedroom 12.6% 2 bedrooms 31.7% 3 bedrooms 37.7% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 24.2% 2 vehicles 46.9% 3 or more 28.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 77.9% Propane / LP gas 15.5% Wood 6.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 324 61.8% Cohabiting couple 6 1.1% Male householder, no spouse 86 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 108 20.6% Households with children under 18 55 10.5% Households with seniors (65+) 338 64.5% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.1% 14.0% Married 64.2% 51.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.3% 15.4% Divorced 5.4% 19.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.4% Bachelor's or higher 32.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 5.2% Kindergarten 19 4.9% Elementary school 186 48.1% High school 147 38.0% College / grad school 15 3.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
23.6%
Public administration
13.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Education & healthcare
5.7%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Professional & management
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.4% Service 23.3% Sales & office 29.0% Natural resources & construction 16.3% Production & transportation 16.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.0% Government 19.0% Self-employed 19.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.9% Walk 9.4% Work from home 21.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 10.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.2%
Female-led households
87.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.0% Retirement income 48.9% Supplemental Security 4.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 46.7% High cholesterol 43.0% Diabetes 18.0% Heart disease 11.4% Stroke 5.3% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 34.1% Kidney disease 4.7% Pulmonary disease 12.5% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.8% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 32.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 26.0% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 16.9% No health insurance 27.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 47.3% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 20.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 89 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 30.8% Under 18 10.7% 18–64 years 17.1% 65 and over 59.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 41.6% Public insurance 65.5% No insurance 13.0% Uninsured under 19 5.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,237 96.8% Spanish 50 4.0% Other Indo-European 50 4.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,223 95.7% Born in same state 1,113 87.1% Born in different state 946 74.0% Foreign born 110 8.6% Naturalized citizen 55 4.3% Not a US citizen 15 27.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 173 13.5% French 128 10%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 18 1.4% German 14 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78873
What city is ZIP code 78873 in?
ZIP code 78873 is primarily assigned to Leakey, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78873 in?
ZIP code 78873 falls within Real County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78873 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 78873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 78873 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 78873 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78873?
24% of residents in ZIP code 78873 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 78873 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 78873 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 78873 in?
ZIP code 78873 observes the CST timezone.
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