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Bandera County, TX
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Bandera County, Texas.
Population
22,021
Land area
791sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Bandera County
Bandera County at a glance
- Bandera County is 76% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,813, 3% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,400 and median rent is $1,149 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lakehills (6,130), Lake Medina Shores (1,411) and Bandera (655).
Local data for Bandera County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bandera County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,813
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$278,400
Prices -6.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,149/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
41.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,589), Mexican Americans (3,470), Irish Americans (2,572).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,256
3,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,926
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $11,701 per person
PPP loans
$20.08M
523 loans, 3,185 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$247K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bandera County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 41.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bandera County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
423
Most often flash flood
Flood insurance policies
232
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bandera County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bandera County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bandera County, TX?
- Lakehills is the largest city or town in Bandera County, with about 6,130 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bandera County?
- Bandera County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78003, 78055, 78063, 78883, 78884.
- What is the population of Bandera County, TX?
- About 22,021 people live in Bandera County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bandera County?
- Bandera County borders Bexar County, Medina County, Kerr County, Kendall County, Uvalde County, Real County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023