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Brewster County
Big Bend National Park, TX
79834
79834 ZIP Code — Big Bend National Park, TX
Brewster County, Texas
ZIP code 79834 is located in
Big Bend National Park ,
Texas ,
within Brewster County .
It covers approximately 613.49 square miles and serves a population of
246 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 432 .
About ZIP code 79834
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 92%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $46,462.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
246
Population density
0 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
613.49 sq mi
Water area
1.01 sq mi
Latitude
29.3635
Longitude
-103.2121
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
432
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.0%
55.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
25.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
2.6%
14.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$46,462
Median household income
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 19 7.7% 18 and over 227 92.3% 65 and over 19 7.7% Median age 29.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Group Count % White 232 94.3% Asian 10 4.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.0%
55.8%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
25.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
2.6%
14.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
7.8%
Range % of households $35k–$50k 91.2% $100k–$150k 8.8% Median income $46,462
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $777 Owner occupied 7.7% Renter occupied 92.3% Vacant 10.0% Single-family detached 84.1% Large apartment buildings 2.5% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 14.9% 1970–1979 61.7% 1960–1969 12.4% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.0% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 72.6% 3 bedrooms 11.4% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 88.4% 2 vehicles 11.6% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.2% Electricity 16.6% Propane / LP gas 81.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 29 16.0% Cohabiting couple 6 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 124 68.5% Female householder, no spouse 22 12.2% Households with children under 18 18 9.9% Households with seniors (65+) 3 1.7% Average household size 1.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 81.0% 63.6% Married 16.6% 25.8% Separated 2.5% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 10.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 87.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 2 100.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
88.0%
Public administration
6.5%
Education & healthcare
3.0%
Professional & management
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.0% Service 77.5% Sales & office 10.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 1.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 15.0% Government 82.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 2.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.5% Carpool 10.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.5% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 7.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 1.7% Retirement income 1.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 29.8% High cholesterol 32.4% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 4.6% Stroke 2.1% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 19.0% Kidney disease 2.2% Pulmonary disease 5.3% Cancer 4.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 22.3% No physical activity 20.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 21.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.0% Visited dentist 59.5% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 9.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 9 4.0%
Disability % Any disability 5.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 1.9% 65 and over 47.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 84.6% Public insurance 14.2% No insurance 4.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 229 93.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 231 93.9% Born in same state 231 93.9% Born in different state 28 11.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 15 6.1% Not a US citizen 15 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 23 9.3% French 20 8.1%
Ancestry Count % English 8 3.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 73.6% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79834
What city is ZIP code 79834 in?
ZIP code 79834 is primarily assigned to Big Bend National Park, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79834 in?
ZIP code 79834 falls within Brewster County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79834 mostly rentals?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 79834 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79834?
87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79834?
The median household income in ZIP code 79834 is $46,462, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 79834?
ZIP code 79834 has an estimated population of 246 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 79834 in?
ZIP code 79834 observes the CST timezone.
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