City

Alpine, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  Brewster County  ·  Texas

👥7,905Population
💰$55,743Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$218,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.7%Hispanic: 45.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1%Race
White51.7%
Hispanic45.5%
Black0.3%
Asian1.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.13
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma180 (3.2%)
HS Graduate934 (16.6%)
Some College703 (12.5%)
Associates948 (16.9%)
Bachelors228 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree2,617 (46.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 46.6%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad16.6%
Some College12.5%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate46.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,743 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$218,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units4,672
Vacant Units635

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Alpine, TX

Alpine is a city in Texas, located in Brewster County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 7,905 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.45 years.

Economically, Alpine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,743 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alpine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alpine is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (51.68%).

Alpine, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alpine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79830 7,672 $55,743 $218,700 $811 2.6% 50.8% 63.8%

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