78886 ZIP Code — Yancey, TX

Medina County, Texas

ZIP code 78886 is located in Yancey, Texas, within Medina County. It covers approximately 73.08 square miles and serves a population of 393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78886

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,200.

Median household income is $118,125. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78886 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

393

population

73.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78886 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78886

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yancey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78016 Devine (13.1 mi) 78861 Hondo (16.2 mi) 78850 D Hanis (16.7 mi) 78057 Moore (16.9 mi) 78059 Natalia (19 mi) 78005 Bigfoot (19.4 mi) 78061 Pearsall (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	393
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	325

Geography
Land area	73.08 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	29.1534
Longitude	-99.1575
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	51.3%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	10.0%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	38.7%	23.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

393

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$118,125

Median household income

$42,104

Per capita income

$103,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

175

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	11.7%
18 and over	347	88.3%
65 and over	40	10.2%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Group	Count	%
White	369	88.5%
Hispanic or Latino	24	5.8%
Two or more races	24	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	10.0%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	38.7%	23.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.8%

$35k–$50k 27.3%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 43.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	27.3%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	43.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$118,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.9%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	33.7%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	26.3%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	29.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	64.1%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.0%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	12.5%
Households with children under 18	13	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	35.9%
Average household size	3.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.6%	15.5%
Married	33.3%	81.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.1%	2.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 30.2%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	6.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	44.4%
High school	35	48.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Other services 16.4%

Construction 14.8%

Professional & management 11.1%

Public administration 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.0%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	17.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	29.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	65.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	43.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	384	97.7%
Spanish	40	10.4%
Other Indo-European	40	10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	353	89.8%
Born in same state	353	89.8%
Born in different state	334	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	10.2%
Not a US citizen	19	47.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.6%
Internet access	75.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78886

What city is ZIP code 78886 in?

ZIP code 78886 is primarily assigned to Yancey, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78886 in?

ZIP code 78886 falls within Medina County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78886?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78886?

The median home value in ZIP code 78886 is $103,200.

Does ZIP code 78886 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 78886 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78886?

The median household income in ZIP code 78886 is $118,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78886 in?

ZIP code 78886 observes the CST timezone.