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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78834 has 7,061 residents and 2,455 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 37.4 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.8%) and White (46.1%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 85.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	7,061Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	7,204Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	6,013Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	13.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$36,250Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,455Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$70,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.81Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.28Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,458	7,426	7,634	8,298	8,510	8,571	8,662	8,549	8,059	8,245	7,316	7,386	7,204
Decennial Census	7,829	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7,061	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.4

Male Median Age: 36.2

Female Median Age: 38.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	238	287	291	268	199	186	196	179	210	194	216	218	204	204	157	83	47	55
Female	217	252	296	292	208	212	220	220	212	195	215	194	213	208	208	113	70	84
Total	455	539	587	560	407	398	416	399	422	389	431	412	417	412	365	196	117	139

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,252	30.11%
Black:	84	0.78%
Hispanic:*	6,057	56.07%
Asian:	71	0.66%
American Indian:	48	0.44%
Hawaiian:	10	0.09%
Other:	1,280	11.85%
Total:	10,802	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	3,432	48.61%	36.2 years
Females:	3,629	51.39%	38.2 years
Total:	7,061	100%	37.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	6,449	89.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	42	0.58%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	562	7.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	151	9.90%
Total Population:	7,204	100%
Total Native Population:	6,491	90.10%
Total Foreign-born Population:	713	9.90%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $36,250, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $2,565 (7.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,135. Family households earn a median of $29,990 versus $15,496 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,494). By gender, male median income is $57,679 and female is $24,567, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,112 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.8%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is on par with the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (24.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$33,685	$36,375	$42,222	$41,637	$38,872	$36,489	$33,295	$29,778	$29,115	$26,538	$23,979	$26,508	$36,250
Median Family Income	$38,516	$44,338	$46,794	$57,745	$46,510	$47,571	$40,116	$40,192	$31,396	$31,779	$26,726	$0	$29,990
Median NonFamily Income	$12,253	$11,840	$15,978	$18,125	$25,500	$16,553	$16,322	$13,978	$16,217	$15,459	$14,555	$15,877	$15,496
Median Male Income	$43,560	$49,094	$47,614	$54,375	$52,108	$49,496	$39,066	$40,527	$40,417	$44,412	$52,356	$57,478	$57,679
Median Female Income	$26,489	$22,493	$27,669	$22,010	$21,194	$20,811	$20,199	$21,621	$21,301	$22,175	$28,269	$32,125	$24,567

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,112	39.69%
Unemployed:	112	2.10%
Not In Labor Force:	3,097	58.20%
Total:	5,321	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	427	20.22%
Service:	464	21.97%
Sales and Office:	514	24.34%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	388	18.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	319	15.10%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,112	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $70,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $13,700 (24.20%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,800. The median gross rent is $833, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $306 (58.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $101. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.94% (41.82% with a mortgage, 58.18% free-and-clear) and renters 41.06% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.23%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$56,600	$58,500	$56,000	$63,700	$64,400	$64,500	$71,700	$81,800	$78,100	$58,700	$55,200	$64,000	$70,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	302	30.17%
$500 to $999:	228	22.78%
$1,000 to $1,499:	284	28.37%
$1,500 to $1,999:	104	10.39%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	83	8.29%
Total:	1,001	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$527	$543	$604	$590	$670	$850	$758	$824	$732	$722	$647	$680	$833

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	601	24.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	836	34.29%
Renter Occupied:	1,001	41.06%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,438	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,438	77.77%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	697	22.23%
Total Housing Units:	3,135	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,830	58.37%
Multi-Family Units:	379	12.09%
Other Units:	926	29.54%
Total Housing Units:	3,135	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 34.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 54.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 38.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 10.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.18%). College enrollment is 14.32%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	567	13.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	323	7.65%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,639	38.82%
Some college, no degree:	982	23.26%
Associate's degree:	215	5.09%
Bachelor's degree:	234	5.54%
Graduate or professional degree:	262	6.21%
Total:	4,222	100%
High school or higher:	3,332	78.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	496	11.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,413	32.65%
Public Insurance:	3,873	52.40%
No Insurance:	1,105	14.95%
Total:	7,391	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,286	85.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	27.2%	20.8%	19.8%	11.9%	11.9%	17.1%	22.4%	21.7%	26.4%	35.4%	38.2%	36.6%	38.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	266	11.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,110	48.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	598	25.95%
College or graduate school:	330	14.32%
Total:	2,304	100%
Early Childhood:	266	11.55%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,974	85.68%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Carrizo Springs, Texas
City Alias:	Carrizo Spgs
Names to Avoid:	Brundage
County:	Dimmit County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:16:08 PM
Population:	7,061 [See All]
Area Code:	830
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	28.4230, -99.8992
Land Area:	511.117 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78834/zip-code-78834.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,140Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	166Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,127Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,885Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	84Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	186Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$55,809,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$220,291,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,523Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	511.117 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.074 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	58059.18 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4812988Source: Census
Place Name:	Carrizo Springs city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 78834 in Carrizo Springs, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 78834

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78834

Sources & References