County

Brewster County, TX

6 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥9,165Population
💰$53,450Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$209,027Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓49.6%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.6%Hispanic: 42.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1%Race
White54.6%
Hispanic42.8%
Black0.3%
Asian1.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.76
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads49.6% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma180 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,098 (16.9%)
Some College890 (13.7%)
Associates990 (15.3%)
Bachelors339 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree2,990 (46.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 46.1%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad16.9%
Some College13.7%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate46.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,450 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$209,027 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units5,855
Vacant Units1,005

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Brewster County, TX

Brewster County is located in Texas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,165 residents. With a median age of 44.03, it is a middle-aged county.

Brewster County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,450 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Brewster County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $209,027 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $809.

The residents of Brewster County are majority White (54.57%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Brewster County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Brewster County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79830 Alpine 7,672 $55,743 $218,700 $811 2.6% 50.8%
79834 Big Bend National Park 373 $49,524 — $774 2.1% 80.4%
79842 Marathon 273 $45,067 $143,500 — 0.0% 68.4%
79852 Terlingua 614 $30,917 $117,300 — 0.0% 25.1%

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