PlainZIP

Medina, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78055

Bandera County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,774
3/sq mi
$85,345
Median income
$266,500
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medina pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78055 covers 611.7 square miles in Medina, Bandera County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,774 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78055 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,345 (13% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,924. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $266,500 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $929 monthly, and 80.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Bandera County, letting you compare 78055 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 78055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medina, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78055.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 78055, Medina, 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

1,774

Population

611.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78055?

65.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.5%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$85,345

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$40,924

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78055 ranks nationally

Medina, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,345 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,018

Total Housing Units

724

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$266,500

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 78055, employing approximately 180 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,193,000.

32

Businesses

180

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 18.8%
Construction 5 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 15.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78055 vs 78883 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78883 Tarpley, TX 353 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bandera County

78063 standard
Pipe Creek, TX
Pop: 9,227
78003 standard
Bandera, TX
Pop: 8,689
78883 standard
Tarpley, TX
Pop: 353
78885 standard
Vanderpool, TX
Pop: 120

Related Areas

Bandera County Medina, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78055 in? ▼
ZIP code 78055 (Medina) 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 78055? ▼
ZIP code 78055 in Medina, TX has a population of 1,774 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78055 is $85,345, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78055 is $266,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78055 is White at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78055? ▼
ZIP code 78055 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78055 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78055? ▼
In ZIP code 78055, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 78055? ▼
In ZIP code 78055, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78055 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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