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Buchanan Dam, TX

Census-designated place in Llano County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78609.

Population

1,513

Land area

7.7sq mi

People per sq mi

195

ZIP codes

1

Buchanan Dam and its ZIP codes

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Buchanan Dam at a glance

  • Buchanan Dam is 69% denser than Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,429, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,900 and median rent is $1,030 a month.

Local data for Buchanan Dam, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Buchanan Dam, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,429

Poverty rate

23.1%

Median home value

$288,900

Median rent

$1,030/mo

Homeownership

78.1%

Bachelor's or higher

22.7%

Median age

59.9

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (255), Irish Americans (108), French Americans (105).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Llano County. PPP loans are for Buchanan Dam.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,185

5,721 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,561

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$225M

FY 2026, $10,598 per person

PPP loans

$815K

40 loans, 117 jobs reported

Llano County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Buchanan Dam, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.1%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.7%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Buchanan Dam, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

469

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,038

7.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 34°F

32.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Buchanan Dam, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

18.4%

U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Buchanan Dam

1 in or overlapping Buchanan Dam. Population shown

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Cities near Buchanan Dam

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Buchanan Lake VillageCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.5
KingslandCensus-designated place7.7 mi9
TowCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.8
Highland HavenCity12 mi0.4
BurnetCity12 mi10.5
Sunrise Beach VillageCity13 mi1.7
LlanoCity14 mi5.3
Granite ShoalsCity14 mi7.1
Horseshoe BayCity17 mi14.3
Cottonwood ShoresCity17 mi1.1
MeadowlakesCity17 mi0.7
Marble FallsCity18 mi16.5
Double HornCity23 mi2
BertramCity24 mi1.9
Round MountainTown24 mi2.3
LampasasCity26 mi7.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Buchanan Dam, TX in?
Buchanan Dam is in Llano County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Buchanan Dam, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Buchanan Dam include 78609.
What is the population of Buchanan Dam, TX?
About 1,513 people live in Buchanan Dam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Buchanan Dam?
Nearby places include Buchanan Lake Village (5.5 mi), Kingsland (7.7 mi), Tow (7.7 mi), Highland Haven (12 mi), Burnet (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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