ZipCodesToGo
Texas ZIP Codes
Bandera County
Medina, TX
78055
78055 ZIP Code — Medina, TX
Bandera County, Texas
ZIP code 78055 is located in
Medina ,
Texas ,
within Bandera County .
It covers approximately 237.09 square miles and serves a population of
2,036 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78055
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($67,560) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 61% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 78055 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
78055 ZIP code map
View map of 78055
Cities in ZIP code 78055
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
2,036
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
237.09 sq mi
Water area
0.76 sq mi
Latitude
29.7853
Longitude
-99.3311
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
38.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
36.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
19.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
9.4%
5.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$67,560
Median household income
$215,000
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 241 11.8% 18 and over 1,795 88.2% 65 and over 660 32.4% Median age 55.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.8%
Group Count % White 1,607 66.4% Hispanic or Latino 385 15.9% Two or more races 234 9.7% Other race 151 6.2% Black or African American 44 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
38.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
36.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
19.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
9.4%
5.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.2% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 8.9% $50k–$75k 27.1% $75k–$100k 13.5% $100k–$150k 12.3% $150k–$200k 10.2% $200k+ 10.3% Median income $67,560
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $215,000 Median rent / month $963 Owner occupied 90.8% Renter occupied 9.2% Vacant 30.7% Single-family detached 66.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.7% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 7.8% 2000–2009 21.4% 1990–1999 17.9% 1980–1989 24.8% 1970–1979 8.2% 1960–1969 3.6% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 4.1% 1939 or earlier 8.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.8% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 34.3% 3 bedrooms 37.9% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 7.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 27.8% 2 vehicles 50.8% 3 or more 20.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 81.5% Propane / LP gas 12.9% Wood 3.6% Solar 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 431 53.5% Cohabiting couple 36 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 176 21.9% Female householder, no spouse 162 20.1% Households with children under 18 182 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 488 60.6% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.3% 25.6% Married 45.0% 55.7% Separated 1.9% 0.0% Widowed 7.7% 7.8% Divorced 14.1% 10.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.1% Bachelor's or higher 22.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 1 0.4% Elementary school 151 57.9% High school 48 18.4% College / grad school 61 23.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Professional & management
13.7%
Agriculture & mining
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Public administration
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.6% Service 22.4% Sales & office 8.8% Natural resources & construction 13.6% Production & transportation 5.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.6% Government 20.1% Self-employed 28.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.3% Carpool 11.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 7.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
35.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.6% Retirement income 40.7% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 0.1% Food stamps / SNAP 4.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 44.0% High cholesterol 43.8% Diabetes 14.7% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 19.6% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 20.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 54.7% Cholesterol screening 92.6% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 161 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 29.3% Under 18 0.4% 18–64 years 29.3% 65 and over 40.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.1% Public insurance 45.4% No insurance 19.0% Uninsured under 19 12.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,005 98.5% Spanish 48 2.4% Other Indo-European 48 2.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,878 92.2% Born in same state 1,822 89.5% Born in different state 1,337 65.7% Foreign born 56 2.8% Naturalized citizen 158 7.8% Not a US citizen 84 53.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 385 18.9% Italian 221 10.9% Arab 124 6.1%
Ancestry Count % German 25 1.2% Polish 21 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.5% Internet access 97.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78055
What city is ZIP code 78055 in?
ZIP code 78055 is primarily assigned to Medina, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78055 in?
ZIP code 78055 falls within Bandera County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78055 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 78055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 78055 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 78055 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 78055 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 78055 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78055?
20% of residents in ZIP code 78055 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 78055 in?
ZIP code 78055 observes the CST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
