ZIP Code 78873 Demographics & Data

Leakey, TX (ZIP Code 78873) Profile

Texas

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 78873

The U.S. ZIP Code 78873 is associated with Leakey, TX in Real County. An estimated 31.4% of residents in the 78873 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 35.7 years. It is estimated that about 21.0% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $16,801. Median househould income is at $37,045, with an estimated 12% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 2,053.

Population in 78873

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78873 is 2,053.

Leakey, TX

The 78873 ZIP Code is associated with Leakey, TX in Real County.

Area Codes associated with 78873

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78873 include 830.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78873

Sunrise: 7:52 am
Sunset: 6:52 pm
Sunrise in 78873 7:52 am
Sunrise in 78873 6:52 pm

Weather forecast for 78873

Today's forecast for 78873: Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 78873

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 78873 Fair

Internet in 78873

An estimated 83.0% of households in ZIP Code 78873 have a computer, while about 69.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78873

In ZIP Code 78873, the gender split is approximately 44.4% male and an estimated 55.6% female.

Health Insurance in 78873

Approximately 18.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78873 (Leakey, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78873

The median household income in ZIP Code 78873 is $37,045, while the region's mean household income is $45,782. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,801. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78873 of $16,801 is approximately 46.28% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 12.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately26.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 78873 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78873 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78873

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 21.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 15.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.9%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78873

Residents of ZIP Code 78873 are younger than average. The median age of 35.7 years in ZIP Code 78873 is approximately 6.3% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 65.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 78873 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 78873 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78873

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.5%
5 to 9 years 10.7%
10 to 14 years 11.1%
15 to 19 years 10.0%
20 to 24 years 3.3%
25 to 34 years 8.7%
35 to 44 years 2.6%
45 to 54 years 6.7%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 15.3%
75 to 84 years 13.0%
85 years and over 1.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78873 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78873

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78873 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78873 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78873 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78873

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 81.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78873

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78873

In ZIP Code 78873, 79.4% of the population graduated high school, while 21.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.7% in this Real County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78873

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 13.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.7%
Some college, no degree 28.1%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree 6.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78873

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78873, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 26.2% of 78873 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78873 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.1%), followed by Some other race (5.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78873

Industry Percent
White 93.1%
Black or African American 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 5.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78873

In ZIP Code 78873, 86.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Real County region.

Language Spoken in 78873

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.2%
Spanish 13.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78873

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78873, an estimated 23.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Real County region.

Age of Housing in 78873

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 23.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78873 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78873 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.52% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.15% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes electricity rates in 78873 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78873

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78873 10.66¢/kWh 9.2¢/kWh 7.41¢/kWh
Texas 14.83¢/kWh 9.14¢/kWh 6.55¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78873

Month ZIP Code 78873 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.45 3 6.31
Mar 5.6 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.49 5.13 7.3
May 5.3 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.58 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.85 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.02 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.83 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.67 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.12 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.75 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes solar power levels in 78873 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78873

In 78873, 43.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 10.9 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78873 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 21.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78873 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78873

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 11.6%
Construction 12.9%
Manufacturing 0.7%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.2%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 25.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.4%
Public administration 0.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 78873 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78873, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 78873 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Real County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 78873

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 78873

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 3
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 78873. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.