ZIP code 78609
Where is ZIP code 78609?
Buchanan Dam, Texas
Llano County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78609 belongs to Buchanan Dam, Texas in Llano County. 78609 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 325, 512 and 737. About 1,983 people live in the 78609 area, where the median household income is $64,418. The closest ZIP codes are 78639 (Kingsland, 6.1 mi south), 78607 (Bluffton, 7.1 mi northwest) and 78672 (Tow, 7.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 78609 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Buchanan Dam |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Llano County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 325, 512, 737 |
| Coordinates | 30.7538, -98.4295 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 786 |
Population and income in 78609
| Population | 1,983 · lower than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 125 · higher than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.4 years · higher than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $64,418 · lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,331 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $319,700 · higher than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $651 a month |
| Housing units | 1,354 |
| Households | 1,065 (1.86 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 15.88 sq mi (plus 12.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78609. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78609
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78639 | Kingsland, TX | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78607 | Bluffton, TX | 7.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78672 | Tow, TX | 7.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78611 | Burnet, TX | 9.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78643 | Llano, TX | 11.1 mi W | Standard |
| 78657 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | 14.8 mi S | Standard |
| 78654 | Marble Falls, TX | 15.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 76832 | Cherokee, TX | 20.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 78663 | Round Mountain, TX | 21.5 mi S | Standard |
| 78605 | Bertram, TX | 22.4 mi E | Standard |
| 78675 | Willow City, TX | 24.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 76824 | Bend, TX | 25 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78609 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78609
123 MAIN ST
BUCHANAN DAM TX 78609
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Inks Lake Village: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78609-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78609?
- 78609 is a Buchanan Dam, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78609 in?
- ZIP code 78609 is in Llano County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78609 in?
- 78609 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78609?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78609 use area codes 325, 512 and 737.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78609?
- About 1,983 people live in ZIP code 78609, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78609?
- The median household income in 78609 is $64,418 a year, lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78609?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78609 are 78639 (Kingsland, 6.1 miles), 78607 (Bluffton, 7.1 miles), 78672 (Tow, 7.6 miles) and 78611 (Burnet, 9.9 miles).