ZIP Code 79834 Demographics

Brewster County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79834 compared to county averages.

Total Population

246

↓ 97.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$46,462

↓ 2.7% vs county

Median Home Value

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No county data

Median Age

29.7 yrs

↑ 35.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↑ 35.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79834 compares to Brewster County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79834 $46k Brewster $48k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value Brewster $201k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

74.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

7.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$777

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79834 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$300,000
Down Payment (20%)$60,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,905P&I: $1517 | Tax: $300 | Ins: $88
Rent (Local Median)
$777
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,128/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About Brewster County

Brewster County is located in Texas and has a total population of 9,454. The county's median household income is $47,747 and median home value is $200,500. ZIP code 79834 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.