ZIP code 78861
Where is ZIP code 78861?
Hondo, Texas
Medina County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78861 belongs to Hondo, Texas in Medina County. 78861 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 code 830. About 14,008 people live in the 78861 area, where the median household income is $64,917. The closest ZIP codes are 78850 (D Hanis, 8.6 mi west), 78886 (Yancey, 14.3 mi south) and 78009 (Castroville, 15.6 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78861 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hondo |
| Also accepted | Dunlay |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Medina County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.3475, -99.1414 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 788 |
Population and income in 78861
| Population | 14,008 · higher than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 29 · lower than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40 years · higher than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $64,917 · lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,106 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $223,200 · higher than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,391 a month |
| Housing units | 5,120 |
| Households | 4,586 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 490.74 sq mi (plus 1.32 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78861. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78861
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78850 | D Hanis, TX | 8.6 mi W | Standard |
| 78886 | Yancey, TX | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 78009 | Castroville, TX | 15.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78066 | Rio Medina, TX | 17.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 78056 | Mico, TX | 18.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 78016 | Devine, TX | 19.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 78059 | Natalia, TX | 19.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78039 | La Coste, TX | 20 mi E | Standard |
| 78881 | Sabinal, TX | 20.3 mi W | Standard |
| 78057 | Moore, TX | 21.2 mi S | Standard |
| 78883 | Tarpley, TX | 21.5 mi N | Standard |
| 78052 | Lytle, TX | 22.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78861 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78861
123 MAIN ST
HONDO TX 78861
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DUNLAY as the city name for 78861. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78861-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78861?
- 78861 is a Hondo, Texas ZIP code. Dunlay is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78861 in?
- ZIP code 78861 is in Medina County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78861 in?
- 78861 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78861?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78861 use area code 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78861?
- About 14,008 people live in ZIP code 78861, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78861?
- The median household income in 78861 is $64,917 a year, lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78861?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78861 are 78850 (D Hanis, 8.6 miles), 78886 (Yancey, 14.3 miles), 78009 (Castroville, 15.6 miles) and 78066 (Rio Medina, 17.5 miles).