ZIP code 79734
Where is ZIP code 79734?
Fort Davis, Texas
Jeff Davis County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79734 belongs to Fort Davis, Texas in Jeff Davis County. 79734 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 codes 432 and 915. About 1,779 people live in the 79734 area, where the median household income is $65,227. The closest ZIP codes are 79843 (Marfa, 23.8 mi south), 79832 (Alpine, 24.3 mi southeast) and 79786 (Toyahvale, 24.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79734 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Davis |
| Also accepted | Mcdonald Obs, Mcdonald Observatory |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jeff Davis County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 915 |
| Coordinates | 30.6131, -103.9364 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 797 |
Population and income in 79734
| Population | 1,779 · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.8 years · higher than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $65,227 · lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,930 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $241,300 · higher than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,241 a month |
| Housing units | 1,434 |
| Households | 914 (1.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 1284.14 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79734. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79734
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79843 | Marfa, TX | 23.8 mi S | Standard |
| 79832 | Alpine, TX | 24.3 mi SE | Unique |
| 79786 | Toyahvale, TX | 24.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79831 | Alpine, TX | 26.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79718 | Balmorhea, TX | 28.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 79854 | Valentine, TX | 32.4 mi W | Standard |
| 79780 | Saragosa, TX | 34.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79785 | Toyah, TX | 46.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79842 | Marathon, TX | 51.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 79830 | Alpine, TX | 56.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 79855 | Van Horn, TX | 60.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79772 | Pecos, TX | 61.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79734 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79734
123 MAIN ST
FORT DAVIS TX 79734
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MCDONALD OBS and MCDONALD OBSERVATORY as the city name for 79734. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79734-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79734?
- 79734 is a Fort Davis, Texas ZIP code. Mcdonald Obs and Mcdonald Observatory are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79734 in?
- ZIP code 79734 is in Jeff Davis County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79734 in?
- 79734 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79734?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79734 use area codes 432 and 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79734?
- About 1,779 people live in ZIP code 79734, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79734?
- The median household income in 79734 is $65,227 a year, lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79734?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79734 are 79843 (Marfa, 23.8 miles), 79832 (Alpine, 24.3 miles), 79786 (Toyahvale, 24.5 miles) and 79831 (Alpine, 26.4 miles).