Zip code 78834: Carrizo Springs, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 78834?

78834 is assigned to Carrizo Springs, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 78834 in?

78834 is mostly in Dimmit County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 78834?

About 6,971 people live in 78834, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 78834?

The median household income in 78834 is $39,477.

Q: What zip codes are near 78834?

The closest zip codes to 78834 are 78827, 78839, 78836, 78830, 78860.

Residential delivery areaDimmit CountyCentral Time

Population

6,971

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$88K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$845/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

511 sq mi

14 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 78834

78834 is a rural zip code in Carrizo Springs, Texas (Dimmit County), covering 511 sq mi of land. About 6,971 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 34.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,477 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 42.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $87,700, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $845 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.2 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 77% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 78834 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate42.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%36th of 1,794 in TX
Housing vacancy24.3%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%310th of 1,794 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.519
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478129th of 1,785 in TX
Residents under 1828%
91st
U.S. 22% · TX 25%414th of 1,818 in TX
Unemployment rate7.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%341st of 1,810 in TX
Uninsured rate12.8%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%1,173rd of 1,808 in TX
Government workers18%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%612th of 1,810 in TX
Homeownership rate67.2%
47th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%1,192nd of 1,792 in TX
Average commute25.2 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,002nd of 1,738 in TX
Median earnings per worker$46,000
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · TX $47,575786th of 1,794 in TX
Foreign-born residents6.2%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%1,113th of 1,818 in TX
Residents 65 and older14.5%
34th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,052nd of 1,818 in TX
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%1,330th of 1,818 in TX
Rent-burdened renters44%
26th
U.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,028th of 1,692 in TX
Median age34.8
20th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,290th of 1,817 in TX
Diversity index24.8
18th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,541st of 1,818 in TX
Population6,971
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,424930th of 1,818 in TX
Median gross rent$845
9th
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,271st of 1,511 in TX
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,292nd of 1,810 in TX
Per capita income$24,783
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,504th of 1,813 in TX
Self-employed workers4.8%
4th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,640th of 1,810 in TX
Median household income$39,477
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,631st of 1,712 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher10.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,584th of 1,811 in TX
Population density14/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,429th of 1,818 in TX
Broadband access76.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,594th of 1,792 in TX
Median home value$87,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,564th of 1,679 in TX
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,440th of 1,810 in TX
Healthcare workers1.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,664th of 1,810 in TX

Measure	78834	Dimmit	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Poverty rateWeakness	42.4%	41.1%	13.8%	12.5%	99th	36th of 1,794
Housing vacancy	24.3%	25.5%	9.4%	10.1%	96th	310th of 1,794
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.519	0.521	0.478	0.483	93rd	129th of 1,785
Residents under 18	28%	26%	25%	22%	91st	414th of 1,818
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.4%	8.4%	5.3%	5.2%	83rd	341st of 1,810
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.8%	14.5%	17.1%	8.4%	83rd	1,173rd of 1,808
Government workers	18%	16.8%	14.1%	14.5%	76th	612th of 1,810
Homeownership rate	67.2%	66.5%	62.6%	65.2%	47th	1,192nd of 1,792
Average commute	25.2 min	24.8 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	44th	1,002nd of 1,738
Median earnings per worker	$46,000	$45,026	$47,575	$49,666	43rd	786th of 1,794
Foreign-born residents	6.2%	7.2%	17.6%	14.1%	35th	1,113th of 1,818
Residents 65 and older	14.5%	16.2%	13.4%	17.2%	34th	1,052nd of 1,818
Veterans	4.2%	4.1%	6.2%	6.2%	28th	1,330th of 1,818
Rent-burdened renters	44%	44%	51.7%	51.1%	26th	1,028th of 1,692
Median age	34.8	35.7	35.6	38.9	20th	1,290th of 1,817
Diversity index	24.8	23.3	67.1	61.4	18th	1,541st of 1,818
Population	6,971	8,380	30,188,424	334,922,499	11th	930th of 1,818
Median gross rent	$845	$823	$1,403	$1,413	9th	1,271st of 1,511
Work from home	5.3%	5.6%	14.4%	15.1%	9th	1,292nd of 1,810
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,783	$24,227	$40,752	$44,673	8th	1,504th of 1,813
Self-employed workers	4.8%	7.2%	10.5%	10%	4th	1,640th of 1,810
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,477	$38,808	$78,476	$80,734	3rd	1,631st of 1,712
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.7%	9.8%	33.8%	35.7%	3rd	1,584th of 1,811
Population density	14/sq mi	6/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	1,429th of 1,818
Broadband accessWeakness	76.3%	73.9%	91.4%	91%	2nd	1,594th of 1,792
Median home value	$87,700	$85,500	$283,800	$332,700	1st	1,564th of 1,679
Tech workers	0%	0%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,440th of 1,810
Healthcare workers	1.5%	3%	8.6%	9.7%	1st	1,664th 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

Under 5

21%

5–17

11%

18–24

11%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.8

Under 18

28%

65 and over

14.5%

Race and ethnicity

White9%
Black1%
Hispanic86%
Asian0.7%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

24.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

23%

Spanish

71%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 2,437
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 77.5%
Married couples: 39.4%
Living alone: 22.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

78834

$39,477

Dimmit Co.

$38,808

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,783

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

42.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.519

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

78834

$87,700

Dimmit Co.

$85,500

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

78834

$845

Dimmit Co.

$823

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,218
Owner-occupied: 67.2%
Vacant: 24.3%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.5%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

10%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

36%

10–19

19%

20–29

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

13%

Average commute

25.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Transportation and moving

16%

Construction and repair

14%

Food service

13%

Office and admin

10%

Production

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Police and fire

Education

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Agriculture and mining

29%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Retail

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Other services

0.6%

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$46,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	78834	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,797	$74,888
Service	$7,019	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,455	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,684	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,103	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

40%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 76.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.2%
No internet access: 23.1%
Without health insurance: 12.8%
Limited-English households: 8.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Carrizo Springs
State: Texas
County: Dimmit County
Center point: 28.5446° N, 99.8684° W
Land area: 511 sq mi
Water area: 2.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

78834 spans 2 counties

Dimmit County89% of land
Zavala County11% of land

Zip codes near 78834

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
78827	Asherton, TX	12 mi	663	$23,167	$87,600
78839	Crystal City, TX	14 mi	7,091	$37,365	$103,700
78836	Catarina, TX	21 mi	155	—	—
78830	Big Wells, TX	24 mi	597	$51,354	$66,700
78860	El Indio, TX	24 mi	0	—	—
78872	La Pryor, TX	25 mi	1,287	$39,659	$78,500
78829	Batesville, TX	30 mi	1,028	$28,517	$73,400
78852	Eagle Pass, TX	35 mi	57,434	$49,954	$157,900
78853	Eagle Pass, TX · PO box	38 mi	—	—	—
78802	Uvalde, TX	42 mi	0	—	—
78017	Dilley, TX	42 mi	5,551	$59,808	$103,100
78001	Artesia Wells, TX	45 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 78834

What city is zip code 78834?

78834 is assigned to Carrizo Springs, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 78834 in?

78834 is mostly in Dimmit County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 78834?

About 6,971 people live in 78834, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 78834 in?

78834 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 78834?

The median household income in 78834 is $39,477.

What zip codes are near 78834?

The closest zip codes to 78834 are 78827, 78839, 78836, 78830, 78860.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78834, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.