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Real County, TX
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Real County, Texas.
Population
2,802
Land area
699sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Real County
Real County at a glance
- Real County is 97% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,605, 50% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 (60% below Texas) and median rent is $1,188 a month.
- Its largest cities are Camp Wood (939) and Leakey (721).
Local data for Real County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Real County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,605
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$1,188/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
59.5
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (539), Mexican Americans (490), Irish Americans (353).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,159
840 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33M
FY 2026, $11,973 per person
PPP loans
$2.6M
97 loans, 496 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,673
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Real County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.7%
- Carpooled26.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Real County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
347
Most often flash flood
Flood insurance policies
125
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Real County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Real County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Real County, TX?
- Camp Wood is the largest city or town in Real County, with about 939 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Real County?
- Real County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78828, 78833, 78873, 78879.
- What is the population of Real County, TX?
- About 2,802 people live in Real County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Real County?
- Real County borders Kerr County, Uvalde County, Bandera County, Edwards County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023