ZIP Code 78861
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Hondo · Medina County · Texas
- Population
- 13,701
- Median income
- $64,917
- Median home value
- $223,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.7%
- Land area
- 1191.4 sq mi
12/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Chicago
ZIP code 78861 in Hondo, Texas has a population of 13,701. The median household income is $64,917, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $223,200, 20% below the US average. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78861 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1191.4 square miles in Hondo, Medina County, Texas. The area is home to 13,701 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 78861 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78861 sits at $64,917 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,106. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $223,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,391 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78861 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78861 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 78861
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78861.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78861, Hondo, 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
13,701
Population
1191.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78861?
40.0
Median Age
56.0%
Male
44.0%
Female
4.1%
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?
$64,917
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$29,106
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,120
Total Housing Units
4,586
Occupied Units
534
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,200
Median Home Value
-10% vs state
$1,391
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78861 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 188 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 201 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 250 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 252 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 260 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 278 business establishments in ZIP 78861, employing approximately 3,100 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,052,000.
278
Businesses
3,100
Employees
$144.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 38 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 32 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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