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ZIP Code 78873
Leakey, Texas

ZIP code 78873 is in Leakey, located in Real County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 1,559. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $41,875, and about 6% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,559
Census ZCTA
County
Real
FIPS 48385
Median income (est.)
$41,875
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
227.351 mi²
+ 0.397 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityLeakey, TX
CountyReal County (FIPS 48385)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates29.815376, -99.7273
Land / Water Area227.351 mi² land · 0.397 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 850 individual tax returns filed in 78873 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
34.1%
$25K–$50K
23.5%
$50K–$75K
11.8%
$75K–$100K
9.4%
$100K–$200K
15.3%
$200K+
5.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 29% of 78873's total adjusted gross income, from 6% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($41,875) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 78873's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$41,875
▲ 7.9%
Filers earning $200K+
5.9%
▲ 0.1 pt
Total filers
850
▼ 2.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/78873/soi?year=… $39K 2020 $39K 2021 $42K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 78873 ZCTA.

2000
1,429
 
2010
1,788
▲ +25.1%
2020
1,559
▼ -12.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number485035
City AliasesLeakey

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78873 in?

ZIP code 78873 is in Real County, Texas (county FIPS code 48385).

What city is ZIP code 78873?

The primary USPS city for 78873 is Leakey, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 78873?

The 2020 Census population of 78873 was 1,559 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 78873?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 78873 is about $41,875, with around 6% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.