Zip code 76837: Eden, Texas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 76837
76837 is a rural zip code in Eden, Texas (Concho County), covering 386 sq mi of land. About 1,926 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 41.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $66,528 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,100, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $533 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and office and administrative support. 41% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 76837 compares
- Healthcare workers20.6%99thU.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%47th of 1,810 in TX
- Housing vacancy31.8%98thU.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%170th of 1,794 in TX
- Uninsured rate15.5%89thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%906th of 1,808 in TX
- 85thU.S. 10% · TX 10.5%543rd of 1,810 in TX
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%360th of 1,692 in TX
- Diversity index60.272ndU.S. 61.4 · TX 67.1421st of 1,818 in TX
- 72ndU.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%374th of 1,818 in TX
- Median age41.367thU.S. 38.9 · TX 35.6600th of 1,817 in TX
- Poverty rate14.4%67thU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%749th of 1,794 in TX
- 64thU.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%923rd of 1,792 in TX
- Veterans6.8%63rdU.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%799th of 1,818 in TX
- Government workers14.8%58thU.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%910th of 1,810 in TX
- Work from home13.2%52ndU.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%498th of 1,810 in TX
- 39thU.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%984th of 1,818 in TX
- Average commute24.2 min38thU.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,107th of 1,738 in TX
- Median household income$66,52830thU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,476962nd of 1,712 in TX
- 23rdU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%987th of 1,792 in TX
- Median earnings per worker$40,77623rdU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,123rd of 1,794 in TX
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,469th of 1,811 in TX
- 6thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.4781,522nd of 1,785 in TX
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%1,432nd of 1,810 in TX
- Population1,9263rdU.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,286th of 1,818 in TX
- Per capita income$20,3853rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,666th of 1,813 in TX
- 2ndU.S. 22% · TX 25%1,704th of 1,818 in TX
- Population density5/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,638th of 1,818 in TX
- Median home value$85,1001stU.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,577th of 1,679 in TX
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,484th of 1,511 in TX
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,422nd of 1,810 in TX
| Measure | 76837 | Concho | TX | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 20.6% | 16.3% | 8.6% | 9.7% | 47th of 1,810 | |
| Housing vacancy | 31.8% | 42.4% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 170th of 1,794 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 15.5% | 17.4% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 906th of 1,808 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.4% | 9.6% | 10.5% | 10% | 543rd of 1,810 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 58.8% | 43.4% | 51.7% | 51.1% | 360th of 1,692 | |
| Diversity index | 60.2 | 54.1 | 67.1 | 61.4 | 421st of 1,818 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 18.8% | 12.3% | 17.6% | 14.1% | 374th of 1,818 | |
| Median age | 41.3 | 43 | 35.6 | 38.9 | 600th of 1,817 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 749th of 1,794 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74% | 80.5% | 62.6% | 65.2% | 923rd of 1,792 | |
| Veterans | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 799th of 1,818 | |
| Government workers | 14.8% | 14.4% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 910th of 1,810 | |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 7% | 14.4% | 15.1% | 498th of 1,810 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.1% | 19.8% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 984th of 1,818 | |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 21.4 min | 26.7 min | 26.4 min | 1,107th of 1,738 | |
| Median household income | $66,528 | $65,795 | $78,476 | $80,734 | 962nd of 1,712 | |
| Broadband access | 88% | 82.8% | 91.4% | 91% | 987th of 1,792 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,776 | $29,810 | $47,575 | $49,666 | 1,123rd of 1,794 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 35.7% | 1,469th of 1,811 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.370 | 0.371 | 0.478 | 0.483 | 1,522nd of 1,785 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 1,432nd of 1,810 | |
| Population | 1,926 | 3,328 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 | 1,286th of 1,818 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $20,385 | $23,663 | $40,752 | $44,673 | 1,666th of 1,813 | |
| Residents under 18 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 25% | 22% | 1,704th of 1,818 | |
| Population density | 5/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 116/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,638th of 1,818 | |
| Median home value | $85,100 | $107,400 | $283,800 | $332,700 | 1,577th of 1,679 | |
| Median gross rent | $533 | $733 | $1,403 | $1,413 | 1,484th of 1,511 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1,422nd of 1,810 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White44%
- Black8%
- Hispanic44%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 434
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 61.5%
- Married couples
- 42.9%
- Living alone
- 35.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.8%
- Male / female
- 69% / 31%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 636
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Vacant
- 31.8%
- Median year built
- 1968
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 58.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 5.9%
- Home value to income
- 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 76837 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,969 | $74,888 |
| Service | $7,278 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,143 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $13,935 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $16,985 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.6%
- Households with broadband
- 88%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.2%
- No internet access
- 10.1%
- Without health insurance
- 15.5%
- Limited-English households
- 1.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Eden
- State
- Texas
- County
- Concho County
- Center point
- 31.2072° N, 99.8927° W
- Land area
- 386 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 76837
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76955 | Vancourt, TX | 16 mi | — |
| 76866 | Paint Rock, TX | 16 mi | $56,429 |
| 76858 | Melvin, TX | 16 mi | $71,875 |
| 76862 | Millersview, TX | 18 mi | $80,208 |
| 76937 | Eola, TX | 20 mi | $110,871 |
| 76940 | Mereta, TX | 21 mi | — |
| 76859 | Menard, TX | 22 mi | $47,443 |
| 76836 | Doole, TX | 23 mi | — |
| 76957 | Wall, TX | 27 mi | — |
| 76855 | Lowake, TX · PO box | 27 mi | — |
| 76852 | Lohn, TX | 28 mi | $70,865 |
| 76875 | Rowena, TX | 28 mi | $61,875 |
Zip codes like 76837 elsewhere
Questions about 76837
What city is zip code 76837?
76837 is assigned to Eden, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 76837 in?
76837 is in Concho County, Texas.
What is the population of 76837?
About 1,926 people live in 76837, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 76837 in?
76837 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 76837?
The median household income in 76837 is $66,528.
What zip codes are near 76837?
The closest zip codes to 76837 are 76955, 76866, 76858, 76862, 76937.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 76837, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.