| ZIP Code | 79830 |
|---|---|
| City | Alpine |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Brewster County |
| Area Code | 432 |
| Elevation | 4,010 ft |
| Latitude | 30.211507 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.626765 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.87 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.8% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 180 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 934 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 696 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 941 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 228 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,617 (46.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,743 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,700 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $811/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,672 |
| Vacant Units | 635 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,672 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 635 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.87 |
ZIP code 79830 is located in Alpine, Texas, within Brewster County. With a population of 7,672, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 79830 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,743 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 79830 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $811 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 79830 is majority White (52.12%). Residents are well-educated — 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 79830 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 79830 in Alpine, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,672 residents, a median household income of $55,743, and a median home value of $218,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.