ZIP code 79834
Where is ZIP code 79834?
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Brewster County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 79834 belongs to Big Bend National Park, Texas in Brewster County. 79834 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Big Bend National Park post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 331 people live in the 79834 area, where the median household income is $49,617. The closest ZIP codes are 79852 (Terlingua, 23 mi west), 79830 (Alpine, 40.7 mi north) and 79846 (Redford, 48.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 79834 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Big Bend National Park |
| Also accepted | Bg Bnd Ntl Pk |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Brewster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 29.3635, -103.2121 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79834
| Population | 331 · lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30 years · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 79% / 21% |
| Median household income | $49,617 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $54,447 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 87% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $834 a month |
| Housing units | 279 |
| Households | 249 (1.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 1.6% / 98% |
| Land area | 613.49 sq mi (plus 1.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79834. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79834
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79852 | Terlingua, TX | 23 mi W | Standard |
| 79830 | Alpine, TX | 40.7 mi N | Standard |
| 79846 | Redford, TX | 48.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79842 | Marathon, TX | 57 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79845 | Presidio, TX | 70.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79831 | Alpine, TX | 70.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79848 | Sanderson, TX | 71.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79832 | Alpine, TX | 73.9 mi N | Unique |
| 79843 | Marfa, TX | 82.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 78851 | Dryden, TX | 88.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 79734 | Fort Davis, TX | 96.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 78871 | Langtry, TX | 103.8 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79834 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79834
PO BOX 123
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK TX 79834
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BG BND NTL PK as the city name for 79834. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79834-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79834?
- 79834 is a Big Bend National Park, Texas ZIP code. Bg Bnd Ntl Pk is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 79834 in?
- ZIP code 79834 is in Brewster County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79834 in?
- 79834 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79834?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79834 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79834?
- About 331 people live in ZIP code 79834, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79834?
- The median household income in 79834 is $49,617 a year, lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 79834 for a street address?
- No. 79834 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Big Bend National Park use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79834?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79834 are 79852 (Terlingua, 23 miles), 79830 (Alpine, 40.7 miles), 79846 (Redford, 48.3 miles) and 79842 (Marathon, 57 miles).