78861 ZIP Code
Hondo, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78861 |
| City/Town: | Hondo |
| County: | Medina |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,131 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,216 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,091 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,018 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,200 |
| Land Area: | 490.7 sq miles
1271.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.4146, -99.1558 |
Population Information (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,131 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,576 | 57.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,555 | 42.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 675 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 515 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 895 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 715 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,145 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,270 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,630 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,599 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 911 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 666 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,276 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 520 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 314 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,106 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,018 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,479 | 89.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 539 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,372 | 75.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,107 | 24.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,186 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 535 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 856 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,408 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,056 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 751 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 983 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 597 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78861 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,216 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,410 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,148 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,091 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,280 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,120 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 151 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,652 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,976 | 58.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,394 | 27.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 750 | 14.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,897 | 67.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 709 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 102 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 17 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,315 | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,091 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,055 | 23.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,665 | 50.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,080 | 38.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,538 | 11.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78861 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 243 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 127 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 465 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 238 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 593 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,444 | 32.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 326 | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 620 | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 286 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 137 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78861 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,102 | 80.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 516 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 101 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 273 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78861 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 228 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 610 | 11.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 256 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 23 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 326 | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 330 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 220 | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 287 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 320 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,499 | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 314 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 146 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 561 | 11.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,632 | 73.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,991 | 53.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,298 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,507 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78861 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,443 | 76.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,512 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,402 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 253 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 132 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 734 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78861 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,925 | 58.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 120 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 51 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 114 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 172 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 71 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,478 | 29.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 87 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78861 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 500 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 685 | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,227 | 24.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 548 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 785 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 282 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 326 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 221 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 429 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78861 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 377 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,357 | 27.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,612 | 52.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 496 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 121 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78861 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 748 | 16.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 354 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,370 | 75.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78861 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 322 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,211 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,840 | 41.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,106 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78861 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 546 | 16.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 657 | 19.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 457 | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 415 | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 771 | 22.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 323 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 156 | 4.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78861 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,584 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $550 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,106 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.38 |
Households (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,479 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,194 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 808 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,070 | 23.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 993 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,381 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,556 | 34.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78861 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,477 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,583 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,648 | 40.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 157 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 898 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,365 | 21.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78861 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,940 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 184 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,184 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 957 | 32.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 575 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,621 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 766 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,139 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,949 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 190 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,023 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 736 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78861 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,185 | 77.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,899 | 22.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,562 | 53.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,321 | 45.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 79 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78861 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,639 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 163 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 492 | 301.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 492 | 301.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 492 | 301.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 14.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 6.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 432 | 265.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 1.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78861 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,456 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,562 | 76.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,894 | 23.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,839 | 22.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 43 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78861 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,479 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,061 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Hondo, TX78861