78834 ZIP Code — Carrizo Springs, TX

Dimmit County, Texas

ZIP code 78834 is located in Carrizo Springs, Texas, within Dimmit County. It covers approximately 511.12 square miles and serves a population of 7,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78834

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($26,508) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,386

population

511.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carrizo Springs	Acceptable
Carrizo Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78827 Asherton (13.4 mi) 78830 Big Wells (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,386
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	511.12 sq mi
Water area	2.07 sq mi
Latitude	28.4230
Longitude	-99.8992
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	61.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	22.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,386

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$26,508

Median household income

$19,229

Per capita income

$64,000

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

45.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,295

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

278

Under 5

254

245

5–9

224

427

10–14

390

508

15–19

464

120

20–24

109

335

25–34

305

724

35–44

660

293

45–54

267

162

55–59

147

223

60–64

203

303

65–74

276

166

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,189	29.6%
18 and over	5,197	70.4%
65 and over	1,048	14.2%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.2%

Two or more races 28.6%

White 28.1%

Other race 6.9%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	4,007	35.2%
Two or more races	3,262	28.6%
White	3,200	28.1%
Other race	783	6.9%
Asian	68	0.6%
Black or African American	50	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	61.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	22.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 16.5%

$15k–$25k 25.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	16.5%
$15k–$25k	25.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$26,508

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.2%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,000
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.3%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.5%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	84.1%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	926	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	187	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	535	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	626	27.5%
Households with children under 18	1,013	44.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	612	26.9%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.0%	31.5%
Married	35.6%	42.0%
Separated	2.7%	9.3%
Widowed	2.9%	11.9%
Divorced	4.8%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	309	12.3%
Elementary school	1,061	42.2%
High school	691	27.5%
College / grad school	452	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.1%

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Construction 11.1%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Public administration 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Professional & management 4.6%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 45.9%

Under 18 years 58.2%

18 and over 40.5%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 87.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	20.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	42.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	33.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	48.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	36.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.2%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,854	92.8%
Spanish	1,152	16.8%
Other Indo-European	1,144	16.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,557	88.8%
Born in same state	6,557	88.8%
Born in different state	5,879	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	829	11.2%
Not a US citizen	669	80.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	234	3.2%
French	83	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	1.1%
English	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	75.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78834

What city is ZIP code 78834 in?

ZIP code 78834 is primarily assigned to Carrizo Springs, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78834 in?

ZIP code 78834 falls within Dimmit County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78834?

46% of residents in ZIP code 78834 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78834 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 78834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78834?

Health data for ZIP code 78834 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78834?

The median household income in ZIP code 78834 is $26,508, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78834 in?

ZIP code 78834 observes the CST timezone.