ZIP Code 78883

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Tarpley · Bandera County · Texas

Population
353

2/sq mi

Median income
$40,491

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$414,300

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.5%

Median age 77.1

Land area
196.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 78883 in Tarpley, Texas has a population of 353. The median household income is $40,491, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $414,300, 49% above the US average. 41.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78883 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.1 square miles in Tarpley, Bandera County, Texas. The area is home to 353 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 78883 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78883 sits at $40,491 (46% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $41,966. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $414,300 (67% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78883 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 77.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Bandera County, so you can benchmark 78883 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 78883, Tarpley, 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

353

Population

196.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78883?

77.1

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$40,491

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$41,966

Per Capita Income

2.9%

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 76.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

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

What does housing look like?

227

Total Housing Units

153

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

1.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$414,300

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 78883, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$204K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 78883 vs 78055 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78055 Medina, TX 1,774 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78883 in?
ZIP code 78883 (Tarpley) 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 78883?
ZIP code 78883 in Tarpley, TX has a population of 353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78883?
The median household income in ZIP 78883 is $40,491, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78883?
The median home value in ZIP 78883 is $414,300, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78883 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78883?
ZIP code 78883 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78883?
In ZIP code 78883, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 78883?
In ZIP code 78883, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78883 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tarpley, TX

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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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