78609 ZIP Code – Buchanan Dam, Texas
78609 is a small ZIP code in Buchanan Dam, Texas, part of Llano County with a population of approximately 1,880 residents. The median household income is $67,578 — near the Texas average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $260,600, near the national average, with 73.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $989, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 0.9%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 12.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 26.8%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 63.4, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78607, 78639, 78672.
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ZIP 78609 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78609 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,880 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $260k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $989 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 63.4 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78607 – Bluffton
- 78639 – Kingsland
- 78672 – Tow
- 78611 – Burnet
- 76824 – Bend
- 78657 – Horseshoe Bay
- 78643 – Llano
- 78654 – Marble Falls
- 76832 – Cherokee
- 78605 – Bertram
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78607 | BLUFFTON | 208 | $54,531 |
| 78639 | KINGSLAND | 8,274 | $55,870 |
| 78672 | TOW | 687 | $46,033 |
| 78611 | BURNET | 13,815 | $74,098 |
| 76824 | BEND | Not provided | Not provided |