The U.S. ZIP Code 78609 is associated with Buchanan Dam, TX in Llano County. About 36.9% of residents in ZIP Code 78609 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 56.4 years. It is estimated that about 18.4% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $33,576. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $55,221. The current population estimate for this region is 1,991.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78609 is $55,221, while the region's mean household income is $78,640. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,576. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78609 of $33,576 is approximately 7.35% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 6.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 33.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 78609 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 2.9% of 78609 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78609 are older than average. The median age of 56.4 years in ZIP Code 78609 is approximately 48.03% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 78609 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 78609 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78609 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 46.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78609 is high cholesterol, as approximately 45.9% of adults 18 and older in this Llano County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 46.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.8% |
| Current asthma | 9.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.6% |
| High cholesterol | 45.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78609 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 89.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.6% of those 18 and above in 78609 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78609 include obesity (36.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 84.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| Current smoking | 16.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.9% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.3% |
In ZIP Code 78609, 92.7% of the population graduated high school, while 18.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.7% in this Llano County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.5% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78609, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 8.9% of 78609 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78609 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.9%), followed by Some other race (2.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Some other race | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 78609, 91.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Llano County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78609, an estimated 25.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Llano County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78609 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.54% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78609 | 11.11¢/kWh | 9.72¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78609 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.11 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.66 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.35 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.11 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.67 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.26 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78609, 50.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.6 minutes. Approximately 18.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78609 work in other services, except public administration, while an estimated 15.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.4% of 78609 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.6% |
| Construction | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 18.2% |
| Public administration | 9.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78609, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 78609 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Llano County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |
| Other | 1 |