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Population and households in ZIP 76834
Household size in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 76834 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 76834 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 76834 (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 76834
Renters in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 76834 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 68.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 8.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 76834: 26.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 76834 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $447 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $578 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $767 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $784 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$337 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 76834 runs $784 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $337 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 76834
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 76834 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 76834 never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Texas as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 76834
| Period | ZIP 76834 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 76834: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.5 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 76834 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 76834 | 2.43 | 48.7 | 9.1% | 22.5% | 26.5% | 1964 | $784 | 16.3% | 86.0% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 76884 | 2.16 | 53.0 | 11.1% | 18.2% | 41.5% | 1978 | $519 | 30.5% | 95.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 76878 | 2.59 | 45.0 | 10.8% | 31.2% | 31.3% | 1975 | $576 | 22.1% | 90.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 76882 | 2.36 | 50.4 | 11.4% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 1979 | $644 | 28.8% | 92.4% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 79538 | 2.11 | 58.8 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 40.4% | 1979 | $707 | 25.0% | 90.1% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 76823 | 2.71 | 44.1 | 11.3% | 26.1% | 20.8% | 1977 | $811 | 22.6% | 90.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 76801 | 2.43 | 41.4 | 13.0% | 36.5% | 18.2% | 1975 | $885 | 19.4% | 86.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 76857 | 2.25 | 45.6 | 8.0% | 29.7% | 42.3% | 1990 | $1,255 | 15.3% | 88.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 76802 | 2.64 | 43.6 | 9.1% | 22.2% | 16.6% | 1981 | $1,207 | 25.4% | 92.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 76821 | 2.57 | 43.0 | 16.1% | 21.4% | 21.1% | 1960 | $1,092 | 18.3% | 87.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 79567 | 2.62 | 40.2 | 10.9% | 32.1% | 25.5% | 1963 | $690 | 18.3% | 86.6% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 76834. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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