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Blanco County, TX
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Blanco County, Texas.
Population
12,446
Land area
709sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Blanco County
Blanco County at a glance
- Blanco County is 85% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,425, 18% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $483,500 (70% above Texas) and median rent is $1,017 a month.
- Its largest cities are Blanco (2,175), Johnson City (1,921) and Round Mountain (81).
Local data for Blanco County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blanco County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,425
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$483,500
Prices -2.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,017/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,947), Mexican Americans (1,960), Irish Americans (1,532).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,739
4,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,501
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $12,240 per person
PPP loans
$47.8M
881 loans, 5,448 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$451K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Blanco County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blanco County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
329
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
84
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 35°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blanco County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Blanco County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Blanco County, TX?
- Blanco is the largest city or town in Blanco County, with about 2,175 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Blanco County?
- Blanco County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78606, 78635, 78636, 78663, 78669.
- What is the population of Blanco County, TX?
- About 12,446 people live in Blanco County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Blanco County?
- Blanco County borders Travis County, Hays County, Comal County, Burnet County, Kendall County, Gillespie County, Llano County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023