77434 ZIP Code — Eagle Lake, TX

Colorado County, Texas

ZIP code 77434 is located in Eagle Lake, Texas, within Colorado County. It covers approximately 145.54 square miles and serves a population of 4,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77434

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,227. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,103

population

145.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Lake	Acceptable
Eagle Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77435 East Bernard (11.2 mi) 77435 East Bernard (11.2 mi) 77442 Garwood (14.9 mi) 78933 Cat Spring (15.9 mi) 77474 Sealy (17.1 mi) 77485 Wallis (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	4,103
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	145.54 sq mi
Water area	4.77 sq mi
Latitude	29.5598
Longitude	-96.3285
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,103

Population

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$60,227

Median household income

$22,124

Per capita income

$72,700

Median home value

$866

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,401

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

140

195

5–9

177

144

10–14

131

313

15–19

285

136

20–24

123

249

25–34

226

237

35–44

215

179

45–54

162

128

55–59

116

60–64

219

65–74

199

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,113	27.1%
18 and over	2,990	72.9%
65 and over	622	15.2%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.7%

Hispanic or Latino 22.7%

Black or African American 15.3%

Other race 14.3%

Two or more races 9.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,001	37.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,205	22.7%
Black or African American	813	15.3%
Other race	758	14.3%
Two or more races	504	9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$60,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.7%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,700
Median rent / month	$866
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	53.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	574	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	41	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	232	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	393	31.7%
Households with children under 18	376	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	404	32.6%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	40.3%
Married	39.7%	37.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	3.6%	10.9%
Divorced	12.9%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	8.7%
Kindergarten	67	5.2%
Elementary school	555	43.1%
High school	263	20.4%
College / grad school	291	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Public administration 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Professional & management 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Information 1.0%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.1

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	36.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,810	92.9%
Spanish	207	5.4%
Other Indo-European	207	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,784	92.2%
Born in same state	3,784	92.2%
Born in different state	3,521	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	319	7.8%
Not a US citizen	54	16.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	145	3.5%
Italian	81	2%
Arab	72	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.4%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77434

What city is ZIP code 77434 in?

ZIP code 77434 is primarily assigned to Eagle Lake, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77434 in?

ZIP code 77434 falls within Colorado County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77434 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 77434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 77434?

Health data for ZIP code 77434 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 77434 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 77434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77434?

The median home value in ZIP code 77434 is $72,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 77434 in?

ZIP code 77434 observes the CST timezone.