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Buchanan Dam CDP, TX

ZIP 78607 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Buchanan Dam CDP, TX (78607)

Median Income
$57,019

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+11
Wealth inflow
Population
228
Unemployment
6.9%
3.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 11 for ZIP 78607 (Buchanan Dam CDP, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
6.9%+88% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
26.9%+340% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.0%
x
5
Establishments
12
Employees

~2 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining16.4%
  • Manufacturing23.9%
  • Retail trade19.4%
  • Education, health care, social40.3%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$57,019
Unemployment6.9%
Establishments5
Employees12