| ZIP Code | 79834 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Bend National Park |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Brewster County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 3,424 ft |
| Latitude | 29.182737 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.262462 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48043 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.0 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.22 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 80.4% ▲ 107% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 18 (5.5%) |
| Some College | 27 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 19 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 262 (80.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,524 ▼ 35% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $774/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 321 |
| Vacant Units | 36 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 321 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 36 |
| Owner Occupied | 1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 98.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.22 |
ZIP code 79834 is located in Big Bend National Park, Texas, within Brewster County. With a population of 373, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30 years. Economically, 79834 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,524 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $774 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 98.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 79834 is primarily White (89.01%). Residents are highly educated — 80.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79834 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 79834 in Big Bend National Park, TX is characterized as working-class, highly educated, and a relatively young community.