ZIP code 78873
Where is ZIP code 78873?
Leakey, Texas
Real County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78873 belongs to Leakey, Texas in Real County. 78873 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 1,472 people live in the 78873 area. The closest ZIP codes are 78879 (Rio Frio, 8.5 mi south), 78885 (Vanderpool, 11.7 mi east) and 78884 (Utopia, 16.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78873 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Leakey |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Real County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.769, -99.7479 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 788 |
Population and income in 78873
| Population | 1,472 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60.9 years · higher than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Income per person | $34,854 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $100,900 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,314 |
| Households | 743 (1.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 314.28 sq mi (plus 0.36 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78873. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78873
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78879 | Rio Frio, TX | 8.5 mi S | Standard |
| 78885 | Vanderpool, TX | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78884 | Utopia, TX | 16.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 78833 | Camp Wood, TX | 16.8 mi W | Standard |
| 78838 | Concan, TX | 19 mi S | Standard |
| 78828 | Barksdale, TX | 21.8 mi W | Standard |
| 78024 | Hunt, TX | 22.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 78055 | Medina, TX | 26.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78883 | Tarpley, TX | 31.3 mi E | Standard |
| 78058 | Mountain Home, TX | 32 mi NE | Standard |
| 78870 | Knippa, TX | 33.7 mi S | Standard |
| 78880 | Rocksprings, TX | 33.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78873 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78873
123 MAIN ST
LEAKEY TX 78873
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78873-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78873?
- 78873 is a Leakey, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78873 in?
- ZIP code 78873 is in Real County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78873 in?
- 78873 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78873?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78873 use area code 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78873?
- About 1,472 people live in ZIP code 78873, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 78873?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78873 are 78879 (Rio Frio, 8.5 miles), 78885 (Vanderpool, 11.7 miles), 78884 (Utopia, 16.4 miles) and 78833 (Camp Wood, 16.8 miles).