ZIP Code 78672

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Tow · Llano County · Texas

Population
931

27/sq mi

Median income
$52,813

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$212,500

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 70.2

Land area
34.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 78672 in Tow, Texas has a population of 931. The median household income is $52,813, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $212,500, 24% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78672 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.4 square miles in Tow, Llano County, Texas. The area is home to 931 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78672 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78672 sits at $52,813 (30% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $43,121. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $212,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78672 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Llano County, so you can benchmark 78672 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78672, Tow, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

931

Population

34.4

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78672?

70.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$52,813

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$43,121

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

889

Total Housing Units

345

Occupied Units

544

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$212,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 78672, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $499,000.

9

Businesses

12

Employees

$499K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 44.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
78607 Bluffton, TX 166 2.5 mi
78609 Buchanan Dam, TX 2,012 6.8 mi
76824 Bend, TX 35 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78672 in?
ZIP code 78672 (Tow) is located in Llano County, Texas. Llano County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/llano-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78672?
ZIP code 78672 in Tow, TX has a population of 931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78672?
The median household income in ZIP 78672 is $52,813, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78672?
The median home value in ZIP 78672 is $212,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78672?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78672 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78672?
ZIP code 78672 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78672?
In ZIP code 78672, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 78672?
In ZIP code 78672, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78672?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78672 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tow, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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