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Bandera County
Tarpley, TX
78883
78883 ZIP Code — Tarpley, TX
Bandera County, Texas
ZIP code 78883 is located in
Tarpley ,
Texas ,
within Bandera County .
It covers approximately 66.97 square miles and serves a population of
267 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78883
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $344,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $72,539. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 78883 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
267
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
66.97 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
29.6709
Longitude
-99.2909
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.9%
38.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
52.8%
36.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
19.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$72,539
Median household income
$344,900
Median home value
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 20 7.5% 18 and over 247 92.5% 65 and over 139 52.1% Median age 70.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 247 91.5% Two or more races 19 7% Hispanic or Latino 3 1.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.9%
38.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
52.8%
36.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
19.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.9%
7.8%
Range % of households $35k–$50k 32.8% $50k–$75k 41.2% $75k–$100k 9.2% $100k–$150k 13.7% $150k–$200k 3.1% Median income $72,539
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $344,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 72.5% Renter occupied 27.5% Vacant 48.8% Single-family detached 73.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 26.2% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.7% 2000–2009 25.4% 1990–1999 4.3% 1980–1989 36.7% 1970–1979 14.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.4% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 39.8% 3 bedrooms 56.3% 4 bedrooms 2.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 26.7% 1 vehicle 31.3% 2 vehicles 12.2% 3 or more 29.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 99.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 66 50.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 16 12.2% Female householder, no spouse 49 37.4% Households with children under 18 20 15.3% Households with seniors (65+) 102 77.9% Average household size 2.04
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.2% 24.3% Married 74.8% 42.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 27.7% Divorced 0.0% 5.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 45.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 15.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 36 70.6% College / grad school 7 13.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
37.5%
Professional & management
20.3%
Education & healthcare
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.8% Service 57.8% Sales & office 1.6% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 7.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.5% Government 12.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 2.0% Carpool 76.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 21.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.4% Retirement income 84.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.3% High blood pressure 44.7% High cholesterol 44.3% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 26.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 20.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 54.8% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 15.8%
Disability % Any disability 24.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.4% 65 and over 41.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.3% Public insurance 52.1% No insurance 33.7% Uninsured under 19 81.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 259 97.0% 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) 267 100.0% Born in same state 267 100.0% Born in different state 209 78.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 61 22.8% English 16 6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 12 4.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.1% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78883
What city is ZIP code 78883 in?
ZIP code 78883 is primarily assigned to Tarpley, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78883 in?
ZIP code 78883 falls within Bandera County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78883 have an older population?
52% of residents in ZIP code 78883 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 78883 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 78883 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 78883 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 78883 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78883?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 78883 in?
ZIP code 78883 observes the CST timezone.
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