ZIP code 78934
Where is ZIP code 78934?
Columbus, Texas
Colorado County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78934 belongs to Columbus, Texas in Colorado County. 78934 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 979. About 6,731 people live in the 78934 area, where the median household income is $58,302. The closest ZIP codes are 78943 (Glidden, 2.5 mi west), 78935 (Alleyton, 4 mi east) and 78933 (Cat Spring, 10.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78934 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Columbus |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Colorado County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 979 |
| Coordinates | 29.7032, -96.5527 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 789 |
Population and income in 78934
| Population | 6,731 · higher than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · lower than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.8 years · higher than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $58,302 · lower than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,259 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $234,500 · higher than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $869 a month |
| Housing units | 3,174 |
| Households | 2,430 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 221.47 sq mi (plus 3.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78934. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78934
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78943 | Glidden, TX | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 78935 | Alleyton, TX | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 78933 | Cat Spring, TX | 10.3 mi E | Standard |
| 77412 | Altair, TX | 10.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 77470 | Rock Island, TX | 12 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78962 | Weimar, TX | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 78938 | Ellinger, TX | 13.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78940 | Fayetteville, TX | 13.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 78950 | New Ulm, TX | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 77434 | Eagle Lake, TX | 15.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 77442 | Garwood, TX | 16.1 mi S | Standard |
| 77475 | Sheridan, TX | 16.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78934 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78934
123 MAIN ST
COLUMBUS TX 78934
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hillcrest: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78934-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78934?
- 78934 is a Columbus, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78934 in?
- ZIP code 78934 is in Colorado County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78934 in?
- 78934 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78934?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78934 use area code 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78934?
- About 6,731 people live in ZIP code 78934, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78934?
- The median household income in 78934 is $58,302 a year, lower than 72% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78934?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78934 are 78943 (Glidden, 2.5 miles), 78935 (Alleyton, 4 miles), 78933 (Cat Spring, 10.3 miles) and 77412 (Altair, 10.9 miles).