ZIP Code 79830
Located in Alpine, TX (Brewster County)
ZIP Code 79830 (Alpine, TX): Quick Facts & Overview
- Population: 7,853 residents (3 people per sq. mi.)
- Average House Price: $229,347
- Average Household Income: $66,546
ZIP code 79830 primarily serves Alpine, TX in Brewster County. An estimated 7,853 people live within this area, with about 3 residents living in every square mile.
If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 79830, the average price is around $229,347. That makes local housing 11% lower than the Texas average of $257,439, and 26% lower than the national average of $308,592.
The average household in 79830 earns about $66,546 a year. This income is 12% lower than the average family in Texas ($75,691), and 15% lower than the national average ($78,686).
Population
7,853
Median Household Income
$66,546
Median Home Value
$229,347
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $40,029 |
| Labor Force Participation | 60.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| Average Commute Time | 14.8 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Home Ownership Rate | 67.4% |
| Median Rent | $902 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 29.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,131 |
Additional Census & Housing Profile
Geographic Overview
| Primary City | Alpine |
| County | Brewster |
| County FIPS | 48043 |
| Metro Area (CBSA) | - |
| Population Density | 2.6/sq mi |
| Coordinates (lat/lng) | 29.8949, -103.4993 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
Household Structure
| Average Family Size | 2.40 |
| Dual Income Families | 51.2% |
Marital Status
| Married | 59.1% |
| Never Married | 21.5% |
| Divorced | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% |
Gender
| Male | 47.8% |
| Female | 52.2% |
Health & Poverty
| Uninsured Rate (Health) | 15.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
Key Population Groups
| Veterans | 9.1% |
| Disabled Population | 13.8% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.4% |