ZIP code 78879
Where is ZIP code 78879?
Rio Frio, Texas
Real County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78879 belongs to Rio Frio, Texas in Real County. 78879 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 184 people live in the 78879 area, where the median household income is $101,484. The closest ZIP codes are 78873 (Leakey, 8.5 mi north), 78884 (Utopia, 10.2 mi east) and 78838 (Concan, 10.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 78879 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rio Frio |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Real County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.6495, -99.7165 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 788 |
Population and income in 78879
| Population | 184 · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 60 years · higher than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $101,484 · higher than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,156 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 53% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,046,900 · higher than 100% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 175 |
| Households | 71 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 21.9 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78873 | Leakey, TX | 8.5 mi N | Standard |
| 78884 | Utopia, TX | 10.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78838 | Concan, TX | 10.7 mi S | Standard |
| 78885 | Vanderpool, TX | 11.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 78833 | Camp Wood, TX | 17.6 mi W | Standard |
| 78870 | Knippa, TX | 25.2 mi S | Standard |
| 78828 | Barksdale, TX | 26.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 78881 | Sabinal, TX | 26.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 78055 | Medina, TX | 27.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 78024 | Hunt, TX | 28.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 78883 | Tarpley, TX | 28.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78802 | Uvalde, TX | 29.7 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78879
123 MAIN ST
RIO FRIO TX 78879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78879?
- 78879 is a Rio Frio, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78879 in?
- ZIP code 78879 is in Real County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78879 in?
- 78879 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78879 use area code 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78879?
- About 184 people live in ZIP code 78879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78879?
- The median household income in 78879 is $101,484 a year, higher than 84% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78879 are 78873 (Leakey, 8.5 miles), 78884 (Utopia, 10.2 miles), 78838 (Concan, 10.7 miles) and 78885 (Vanderpool, 11.7 miles).