The U.S. ZIP Code 78934 is associated with Columbus, TX in Colorado County. It is estimated that 27.1% of residents in the 78934 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 41.6 years. It is estimated that about 25.3% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $32,248. Median househould income is approximately $53,532, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 6,816.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78934 is $53,532, while the region's mean household income is $77,417. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,248. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78934 of $32,248 is approximately 3.1% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 6.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 32.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.7% of the population in 78934 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.6% of 78934 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78934 are older than average. The median age of 41.6 years in ZIP Code 78934 is approximately 9.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.7% of the population in 78934 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.4% of 78934 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78934 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 80.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78934 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 80.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78934, 85.5% of the population graduated high school, while 25.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.0% in this Colorado County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78934, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 28.4% of 78934 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78934 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.6%), followed by Some other race (12.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 12.7% |
In ZIP Code 78934, 82.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Colorado County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.2% |
| Spanish | 15.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78934, an estimated 17.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Colorado County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78934 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.27 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.91% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.03% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78934 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78934 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.23 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.47 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.48 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.1 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.86 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.17 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78934, 57.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78934 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78934 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.9% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |