Leakey, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78873

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

1,788
3/sq mi
$100,900
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leakey pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78873 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78873 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 596.0 square miles in Leakey, Real County, Texas. The area is home to 1,788 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 78873 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78873 sits at -, while per-capita income is $34,854. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $100,900 (59% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78873 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Real County, so you can benchmark 78873 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 78873

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78873.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78873, Leakey, 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

1,788

Population

596.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78873?

60.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$34,854

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,314

Total Housing Units

743

Occupied Units

571

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$100,900

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 78873, employing approximately 464 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,821,000.

66

Businesses

464

Employees

$17.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 22.7%
Retail trade 13 19.7%
Construction 7 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 9.1%
Manufacturing 5 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.5%

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
78879 Rio Frio, TX 264 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78873 in?
ZIP code 78873 (Leakey) is located in Real County, Texas. Real County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/real-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78873?
ZIP code 78873 in Leakey, TX has a population of 1,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78873?
The median home value in ZIP 78873 is $100,900, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78873 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78873?
ZIP code 78873 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78873?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78873 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Retail trade (13), Construction (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78873?
In ZIP code 78873, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 78873?
In ZIP code 78873, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78873 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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