79734 ZIP Code — Fort Davis, TX

Jeff Davis County, Texas

ZIP code 79734 is located in Fort Davis, Texas, within Jeff Davis County. It covers approximately 1,284.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 432.

About ZIP code 79734

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 $170,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,646) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 55% 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 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 79734 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,859

population

1,284.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

79734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 79734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 79734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Davis	Acceptable
Fort Davis	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,859
Population density	1,859 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	243

Geography
Land area	1,284.14 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	30.7587
Longitude	-103.8642
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	432

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	58.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	34.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	6.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,859

Population

1,859

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$43,646

Median household income

$39,023

Per capita income

$170,900

Median home value

$1,113

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,579

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

109

60–64

235

65–74

183

148

75–84

115

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	15.7%
18 and over	1,568	84.3%
65 and over	720	38.7%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Two or more races 11.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,598	78.4%
Two or more races	235	11.5%
Hispanic or Latino	179	8.8%
Black or African American	26	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	58.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	34.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	6.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$43,646

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,900
Median rent / month	$1,113
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	39.8%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	30.9%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	24.8%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	22.9%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.2%
Electricity	51.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.9%
Wood	5.9%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	358	35.1%
Cohabiting couple	151	14.8%
Male householder, no spouse	329	32.2%
Female householder, no spouse	183	17.9%
Households with children under 18	144	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	551	54.0%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	11.0%
Married	39.1%	46.4%
Separated	14.2%	0.0%
Widowed	7.8%	18.0%
Divorced	15.6%	24.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	15.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	23.7%
High school	105	47.9%
College / grad school	29	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Retail trade 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.6%

Professional & management 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 4.6%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.2%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 43.6%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 70.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	25.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,725	92.8%
Spanish	182	10.6%
Other Indo-European	174	10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,639	88.2%
Born in same state	1,625	87.4%
Born in different state	1,259	67.7%
Foreign born	14	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	220	11.8%
Not a US citizen	147	66.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	403	21.7%
Italian	187	10.1%
Arab	139	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	3.1%
Polish	41	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.9%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79734

What city is ZIP code 79734 in?

ZIP code 79734 is primarily assigned to Fort Davis, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 79734 in?

ZIP code 79734 falls within Jeff Davis County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 79734 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 79734 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 79734 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 79734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79734?

26% of residents in ZIP code 79734 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 79734 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 79734 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 79734 in?

ZIP code 79734 observes the CST timezone.