ZIP Code 77434

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Eagle Lake · Colorado County · Texas

Population
4,816

10/sq mi

Median income
$71,705

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$129,300

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.0%

Median age 34

Land area
496.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 77434 in Eagle Lake, Texas has a population of 4,816. The median household income is $71,705, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $129,300, 54% below the US average. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 496.5 square miles in Eagle Lake, Colorado County, Texas. The area is home to 4,816 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77434 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77434 sits at $71,705 (5% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,901. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $129,300 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,229 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Colorado County, so you can benchmark 77434 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 77434

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77434.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77434, Eagle Lake, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,816

Population

496.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77434?

34.0

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 30.9%
African American 19.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%

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?

$71,705

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$29,901

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,669

Total Housing Units

1,303

Occupied Units

366

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$129,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,229

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 88 business establishments in ZIP 77434, employing approximately 917 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,427,000.

88

Businesses

917

Employees

$44.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 19.3%
Other services (except public administration) 15 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.1%
Manufacturing 7 8.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.8%
Wholesale trade 5 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.5%
Finance and insurance 3 3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
77454 Lissie, TX 217 5.0 mi
77412 Altair, TX 106 7.8 mi
77436 Egypt, TX 73 8.2 mi
77460 Nada, TX 73 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77434 in?
ZIP code 77434 (Eagle Lake) is located in Colorado County, Texas. Colorado County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colorado-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77434?
ZIP code 77434 in Eagle Lake, TX has a population of 4,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77434?
The median household income in ZIP 77434 is $71,705, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77434?
The median home value in ZIP 77434 is $129,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77434 is White at 30.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77434?
ZIP code 77434 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77434 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (15), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77434?
In ZIP code 77434, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77434?
In ZIP code 77434, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77434 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Eagle Lake, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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