Fort Davis, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79734

Jeff Davis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,137
1/sq mi
$65,227
Median income
$241,300
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Davis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79734 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3561.7 square miles in Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County, Texas. The area is home to 2,137 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 79734 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79734 sits at $65,227 (14% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $50,930. The poverty rate stands at 24.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $241,300 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,241 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79734 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 79734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79734.

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 79734, Fort Davis, 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

2,137

Population

3561.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79734?

55.8

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%

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?

$65,227

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$50,930

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79734 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,227 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,434

Total Housing Units

914

Occupied Units

520

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$241,300

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,241

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 79734, employing approximately 315 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,987,000.

64

Businesses

315

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 18.8%
Retail trade 10 15.6%
Construction 6 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.7%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79734 in?
ZIP code 79734 (Fort Davis) is located in Jeff Davis County, Texas. Jeff Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jeff-davis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79734?
ZIP code 79734 in Fort Davis, TX has a population of 2,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79734?
The median household income in ZIP 79734 is $65,227, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79734?
The median home value in ZIP 79734 is $241,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79734 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79734?
ZIP code 79734 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 315 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79734 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79734?
In ZIP code 79734, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 79734?
In ZIP code 79734, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79734 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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