ZIP code 78879: Rio Frio, TX
78879 is a ZIP code in Rio Frio, Texas, mainly in Real County. About 184 people live here.
- Population
- 184
- Median household income
- $101,484
- Typical home value
- $1,046,900ACS median value
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 60
- Homeowners
- 78.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 78879 details
| City | Rio Frio |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Real County (also partly Uvalde County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 21.9 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 8 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.2% of adults 25+ |
| Center coordinates | 29.64710, -99.71131 |
ZIP codes near 78879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78838 | Concan, TX | 7.8 mi | 125 |
| 78873 | Leakey, TX | 11.7 mi | 1,472 |
| 78884 | Utopia, TX | 12.3 mi | 1,171 |
| 78885 | Vanderpool, TX | 15.9 mi | 23 |
| 78833 | Camp Wood, TX | 16.0 mi | 1,219 |
| 78881 | Sabinal, TX | 22.4 mi | 1,283 |
| 78828 | Barksdale, TX | 22.5 mi | 0 |
| 78801 | Uvalde, TX | 22.6 mi | 21,607 |
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 78879?
A typical home in ZIP code 78879 is worth about $1,046,900 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $101,484 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 78879
What city is ZIP code 78879?
ZIP code 78879 is in Rio Frio, TX, in Real County.
What county is ZIP code 78879 in?
78879 is mainly in Real County, Texas, and partly in Uvalde County.
What is the population of ZIP code 78879?
About 184 people live in ZIP code 78879, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 78879 in?
78879 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.