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ZIP code 78873: Leakey, TX

78873 is a ZIP code in Leakey, Texas, mainly in Real County. About 1,472 people live here.

Population
1,472
Median household income
—
Typical home value
$318,400-1% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
60.9
Homeowners
80.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 78873 details

CityLeakey
StateTexas
CountyReal County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area314.3 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water
Population density5 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher28.3% of adults 25+
Average commute13.1 minutes
Center coordinates29.81538, -99.72730

ZIP codes near 78873

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
78885Vanderpool, TX10.3 mi23
78879Rio Frio, TX11.7 mi184
78833Camp Wood, TX16.9 mi1,219
78828Barksdale, TX17.0 mi0
78884Utopia, TX18.1 mi1,171
78024Hunt, TX19.1 mi1,401
78838Concan, TX19.4 mi125
78058Mountain Home, TX21.5 mi985

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 78873?

A typical home in ZIP code 78873 is worth about $318,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $318,400 homeRental property numbers

About ZIP code 78873

What city is ZIP code 78873?

ZIP code 78873 is in Leakey, TX, in Real County.

What county is ZIP code 78873 in?

78873 is mainly in Real County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 78873?

About 1,472 people live in ZIP code 78873, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 78873 in?

78873 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.