Big Bend National Park, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79834

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

200
0/sq mi
$49,617
Median income
87.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Bend National Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
2%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2000.0 square miles in Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas. The area is home to 200 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 79834 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79834 sits at $49,617 (34% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $54,447. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $834 per month, and 1.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 87.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 79834 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 →

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 79834, Big Bend National Park, 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

200

Population

2000.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79834?

30.0

Median Age

79.2%

Male

20.8%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$49,617

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$54,447

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 79834 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,617 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 91.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.1%

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

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

249

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

1.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 1.6%
Renter 98.4%

$834

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79834 in?
ZIP code 79834 (Big Bend National Park) is located in Brewster County, Texas. Brewster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brewster-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79834?
ZIP code 79834 in Big Bend National Park, TX has a population of 200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79834?
The median household income in ZIP 79834 is $49,617, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79834 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79834?
In ZIP code 79834, 91.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.1% 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 79834?
In ZIP code 79834, approximately 1.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79834 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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