76834 ZIP Code — Coleman, TX

Coleman County, Texas

ZIP code 76834 is located in Coleman, Texas, within Coleman County. It covers approximately 440.19 square miles and serves a population of 4,992 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76834

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $50,565. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 76834 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,992

population

440.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coleman	Acceptable
Coleman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76884 Valera (11.4 mi) 76828 Burkett (13.1 mi) 79538 Novice (14.4 mi) 76882 Talpa (14.7 mi) 76878 Santa Anna (16.3 mi) 79519 Goldsboro (19 mi) 76823 Bangs (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,992
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	440.19 sq mi
Water area	3.20 sq mi
Latitude	31.8474
Longitude	-99.4473
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	52.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	11.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,992

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$50,565

Median household income

$31,585

Per capita income

$88,000

Median home value

$752

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

2,477

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

136

5–9

181

10–14

176

261

15–19

252

20–24

182

25–34

176

238

35–44

231

280

45–54

272

224

55–59

218

177

60–64

171

378

65–74

367

247

75–84

240

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,061	21.3%
18 and over	3,931	78.7%
65 and over	1,344	26.9%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.3%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Two or more races 9.7%

Other race 6.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,001	68.3%
Hispanic or Latino	868	14.8%
Two or more races	571	9.7%
Other race	369	6.3%
Black or African American	30	0.5%
Asian	12	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	52.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	11.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$50,565

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 42.2%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,000
Median rent / month	$752
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	18.2%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	44.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	985	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	136	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	335	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	642	30.6%
Households with children under 18	485	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,033	49.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	21.9%
Married	50.2%	45.7%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%
Widowed	5.4%	14.8%
Divorced	11.0%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 32.0%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	179	20.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	403	45.0%
High school	297	33.2%
College / grad school	16	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Other services 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Public administration 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Construction 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	22.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 87.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	25.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	300	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	27.1%
Uninsured under 19	28.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,715	94.5%
Spanish	229	4.9%
Other Indo-European	218	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,617	92.5%
Born in same state	4,588	91.9%
Born in different state	3,933	78.8%
Foreign born	29	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	375	7.5%
Not a US citizen	48	12.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	551	11%
Italian	321	6.4%
Arab	203	4.1%
Polish	25	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	0.3%
English	12	0.2%
German	2	0%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76834

What city is ZIP code 76834 in?

ZIP code 76834 is primarily assigned to Coleman, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76834 in?

ZIP code 76834 falls within Coleman County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76834 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 76834 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 76834 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 76834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76834?

18% of residents in ZIP code 76834 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76834?

The median home value in ZIP code 76834 is $88,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76834 in?

ZIP code 76834 observes the CST timezone.