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Colorado County
Columbus, TX
78934
78934 ZIP Code — Columbus, TX
Colorado County, Texas
ZIP code 78934 is located in
Columbus ,
Texas ,
within Colorado County .
It covers approximately 221.47 square miles and serves a population of
6,478 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 979 .
About ZIP code 78934
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($64,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78934 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
6,478
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
221.47 sq mi
Water area
3.09 sq mi
Latitude
29.7290
Longitude
-96.6025
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
979
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
45.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.9%
30.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
20.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.5%
4.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$64,375
Median household income
$211,500
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,340 20.7% 18 and over 5,138 79.3% 65 and over 1,540 23.8% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 4,572 60.3% Hispanic or Latino 1,105 14.6% Other race 839 11.1% Black or African American 620 8.2% Two or more races 379 5% Asian 51 0.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 17 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
45.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
30.9%
30.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
21.4%
20.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.5%
4.1%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 6.3% $15k–$25k 7.2% $25k–$35k 6.6% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 24.8% $75k–$100k 6.5% $100k–$150k 17.8% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 9.6% Median income $64,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $211,500 Median rent / month $910 Owner occupied 75.6% Renter occupied 24.4% Vacant 30.0% Single-family detached 69.6% Large apartment buildings 1.9% Mobile homes 15.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.4% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 12.0% 1980–1989 16.6% 1970–1979 10.5% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 12.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 4.8% 2 bedrooms 37.8% 3 bedrooms 44.6% 4 bedrooms 9.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.4% 1 vehicle 25.9% 2 vehicles 48.1% 3 or more 19.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.6% Electricity 58.7% Propane / LP gas 10.3% Wood 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,197 50.5% Cohabiting couple 241 10.2% Male householder, no spouse 301 12.7% Female householder, no spouse 632 26.7% Households with children under 18 640 27.0% Households with seniors (65+) 997 42.0% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.3% 16.3% Married 55.6% 52.4% Separated 2.1% 0.5% Widowed 1.2% 17.6% Divorced 9.7% 13.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.3% Bachelor's or higher 24.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 1.1% Kindergarten 173 15.6% Elementary school 588 53.2% High school 190 17.2% College / grad school 143 12.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Professional & management
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Public administration
3.2%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.4% Service 11.7% Sales & office 21.1% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 13.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.0% Government 8.8% Self-employed 12.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.2% Carpool 3.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.7% Work from home 3.3% Other means 2.8% Avg commute (minutes) 31.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
1.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.9% Retirement income 26.4% Supplemental Security 6.1% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 4.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 39.2% High cholesterol 37.1% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 26.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.8% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 17.9% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 24.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 56.7% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 15.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 276 5.4%
Disability % Any disability 14.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 42.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.6% Public insurance 26.9% No insurance 15.7% Uninsured under 19 20.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,092 94.0% Spanish 404 6.6% Other Indo-European 403 6.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,537 85.5% Born in same state 5,491 84.8% Born in different state 4,527 69.9% Foreign born 46 0.7% Naturalized citizen 941 14.5% Not a US citizen 659 70.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 670 10.3% Italian 353 5.4% Arab 126 1.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 56 0.9% Dutch 50 0.8% English 19 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 89.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78934
What city is ZIP code 78934 in?
ZIP code 78934 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78934 in?
ZIP code 78934 falls within Colorado County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78934 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 78934 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 78934?
ZIP code 78934 has an estimated population of 6,478 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78934?
The median home value in ZIP code 78934 is $211,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78934?
The median household income in ZIP code 78934 is $64,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78934 in?
ZIP code 78934 observes the CST timezone.
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