Coleman, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76834
Coleman County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,908
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,120
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coleman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76834 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, home to 5,908 residents across 1055.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76834 reports a modest median household income of $46,120 (39% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,773. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,900 (64% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $708; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Coleman County, so 76834 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 76834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coleman, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76834.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 76834, Coleman, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,908
Population
1055.0
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76834?
50.1
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
6.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,120
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$30,773
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
40.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76834 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Coleman, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,120 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,071housing units
3,071
Total Housing Units
2,181
Occupied Units
890
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,900
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$708
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 76834, employing approximately 1,479 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,508,000.
150
Businesses
1,479
Employees
$56.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 76834 vs 76884 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76884 | Valera, TX | 172 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76834, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,908 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 76834 in?
ZIP code 76834 (Coleman) is located in Coleman County, Texas. Coleman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coleman-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76834?
ZIP code 76834 in Coleman, TX has a population of 5,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76834?
The median household income in ZIP 76834 is $46,120, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 76834?
The median home value in ZIP 76834 is $89,900, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76834 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76834?
ZIP code 76834 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 1,479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76834 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (23), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76834?
In ZIP code 76834, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 76834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76834 is 40.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 76834?
In ZIP code 76834, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76834 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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