79830 ZIP Code
Alpine, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 79830 |
| City/Town: | Alpine |
| County: | Brewster |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,912 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,584 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,245 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,895 |
| Median Home Value: | $206,800 |
| Land Area: | 1165.1 sq miles
3017.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.2115, -103.6268 |
Population Information (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,912 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,858 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,054 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 342 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 469 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 328 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 283 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 391 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 876 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 954 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,216 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 585 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 482 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,356 | 17.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 440 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 190 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $206,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $795 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,895 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,264 | 87.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 631 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,684 | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,580 | 37.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,099 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 269 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 394 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,038 | 17.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,353 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 138 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,622 | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,285 | 21.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (79830 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,584 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,080 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,245 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,185 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,049 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 136 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,517 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,229 | 55.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,169 | 28.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 632 | 15.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,200 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 97 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 550 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,013 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,309 | 16.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,938 | 49.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,319 | 41.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 63 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 556 | 7.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (79830 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 287 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 539 | 12.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 239 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 467 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 550 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 554 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 531 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 725 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 186 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 186 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (79830 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,876 | 71.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 542 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 47 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 467 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (79830 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 161 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 449 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 74 | 1.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 142 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 354 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 215 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 381 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 299 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 821 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 420 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 101 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 531 | 13.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,963 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,070 | 76.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,323 | 29.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 871 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (79830 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,275 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,162 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 657 | 15.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 137 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 113 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 322 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (79830 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,057 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 36 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 101 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 190 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 215 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 277 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 974 | 19.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (79830 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 132 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 399 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 690 | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 423 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 541 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 690 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 594 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 635 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 196 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 595 | 12.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (79830 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 56 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,041 | 21.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,236 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,159 | 44.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 314 | 6.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 89 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (79830 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,211 | 28.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 519 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,373 | 55.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 92 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (79830 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 281 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,316 | 30.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,829 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 838 | 19.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (79830 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 311 | 11.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 341 | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 150 | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 462 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 823 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 358 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 220 | 8.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (79830 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,549 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $542 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $795 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.59 | 2.38 |
Households (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,264 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,748 | 41.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 461 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,012 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,216 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 788 | 18.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,495 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (79830 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,372 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 892 | 26.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,964 | 58.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 104 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 410 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 832 | 24.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (79830 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,625 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 153 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 156 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 452 | 27.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 307 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 557 | 34.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,558 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 574 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,834 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,017 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 451 | 44.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 566 | 55.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (79830 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,032 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 844 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 291 | 34.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 549 | 65.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 255 | 30.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (79830 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,082 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 298 | 3.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 830 | 278.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 830 | 278.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 830 | 278.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 94 | 31.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 62 | 20.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 563 | 188.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (79830 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,570 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,238 | 69.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,332 | 30.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,193 | 29.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 36 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 53 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (79830 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,264 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,803 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Alpine, TX79830