ZIP Code 78885 in Vanderpool, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Vanderpool, Texas
County:Bandera County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:16:58 PM
Population:129 [See All]
Area Code:830
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.7673, -99.5292
Land Area:73.826 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78885 has 129 residents and 65 households (average 1.98 persons per household). The median age is 62.2 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.8%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:129Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:49Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:71Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$70,833Source: Census ACS
Households:65Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$361,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.98Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1298910691108115868611512410110049
Decennial Census120------------------129------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 62.2

Male Median Age: 62.7

Female Median Age: 60.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male541221440612999911
Female5006201325319145111
Total104184157211431823141022
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11286.82%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*1511.63%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:10.78%
Other:10.78%
Total:129100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7054.26%62.7 years
Females:5945.74%60.8 years
Total:129100%62.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:49100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:49100%
Total Native Population:49100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $70,833, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $5,029 (7.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,083. Family households earn a median of $90,833 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $90,833). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 14.3%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$65,804$53,942$80,417$93,750$94,063$100,313$105,313$78,438$58,750$80,313$86,667$78,750$70,833
Median Family Income$66,607$68,750$92,917$94,125$94,167$97,188$105,234$66,250$58,750$61,429$64,167$69,219$90,833
Median NonFamily Income$14,750$13,750$0$0$0$0$0$83,750$70,000$85,795$0$0$0
Median Male Income$51,146$32,396$41,339$40,625$37,500$40,865$41,071$36,250$37,143$56,389$59,444$63,594$0
Median Female Income$26,477$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:714.29%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:4285.71%
Total:49100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7100.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $361,500, which is far above the state median ($260,400), is up $74,000 (25.74%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), is down $611 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$287,500$255,800$218,800$150,000$148,600$0$0$483,300$370,000$309,100$322,200$345,500$361,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:350.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:350.00%
Total:6100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$611$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1346.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):932.14%
Renter Occupied:621.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:28100%

Occupied Housing Units:2830.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6469.57%
Total Housing Units:92100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8592.39%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:77.61%
Total Housing Units:92100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 22.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.90%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 14.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 79.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:36.12%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1632.65%
Some college, no degree:1938.78%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:612.24%
Graduate or professional degree:510.20%
Total:49100%
High school or higher:4693.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1122.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2938.67%
Public Insurance:3952.00%
No Insurance:79.33%
Total:75100%
Has Health Insurance:6890.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78885 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 43 people with an annual payroll of $2,580,000. USPS data shows 36 residential mailboxes and 6 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:36Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:6Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:129Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:36Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$546,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,580,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:43Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78885 is located in Bandera County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 21st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,612,802 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78885. It covers 73.826 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.057 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Antonio-New Braunfels, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:41700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,612,802Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:73.826 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.057 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:21Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5920.89 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


78886 | | 78884

Schools in ZIP Code 78885


We could not locate which school district 78885 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Medina School One Bobcat Ln
Medina, TX 78055
District: Medina Independent School DistrictNearby
Bandera Middle 1005 Cherry St
Bandera, TX 78003
District: Bandera Independent School DistrictNearby
Bandera H S 474 Old San Antonio Hwy
Bandera, TX 78003
District: Bandera Independent School DistrictNearby
Alkek El 1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
District: Bandera Independent School DistrictNearby
Hill Country El 6346 Fm 1283
Pipe Creek, TX 78063
District: Bandera Independent School DistrictNearby
Our Lady Of The Hills Reg Catholic High School 235 Peterson Farm Rd
Kerrville, TX 78028
District: Private SchoolNearby
Notre Dame Catholic School 907 Main St
Kerrville, TX 78028
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Peter's Episcopal School 321 Saint Peter St
Kerrville, TX 78028
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78885


Schreiner University 2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028-5697
Type: Post Secondary
Bk Cosmo College Of Cosmetology 320 W. Water Street Suite E
Kerrville, TX 78028-4312
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Texas Junior College 2401 Garner Field Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801-6297
Type: Post Secondary
Nuvani Institute-Uvalde 122 West North Street
Uvalde, TX 78801-5242
Type: Post Secondary
Christ Mission College 10822 Fm 1560 North
San Antonio, TX 78254-1000
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Vista College 3535 N. Ellison Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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