Bandera, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78003
Bandera County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,689
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,457
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bandera pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78003 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas, home to 8,689 residents across 583.2 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78003 reports a modest median household income of $69,457 (8% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,860. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $242,700 (2% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,216; 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 78003.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bandera, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78003.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78003, Bandera, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,689
Population
583.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78003?
51.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
4.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,457
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$37,860
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78003 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Bandera, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,457 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,291housing units
5,291
Total Housing Units
4,374
Occupied Units
917
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,216
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 250 business establishments in ZIP 78003, employing approximately 2,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,527,000.
250
Businesses
2,322
Employees
$95.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 25 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78003, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,689 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78003 in?
ZIP code 78003 (Bandera) is located in Bandera County, Texas. Bandera County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bandera-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78003?
ZIP code 78003 in Bandera, TX has a population of 8,689 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78003?
The median household income in ZIP 78003 is $69,457, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78003?
The median home value in ZIP 78003 is $242,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78003 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78003?
ZIP code 78003 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 2,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78003 are: Accommodation and food services (46), Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78003?
In ZIP code 78003, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78003?
In ZIP code 78003, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78003 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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