79830 ZIP Code – Alpine, Texas
79830 is a ZIP code serving Alpine, Texas in Brewster County with a population of approximately 7,912 residents. The median household income of $50,584 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Median home values of $206,800 are below the national average, with 67.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $795 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.6%, well below the national average. An estimated 9.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 45.2, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 79842, 79832, 79852.
ZIP Code 79830 Data
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ZIP 79830 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 79830 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,912 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $206k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $795 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.2% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 79842 – Marathon
- 79832 – Alpine
- 79852 – Terlingua
- 79846 – Redford
- 79843 – Marfa
- 79834 – Big Bend National Park
- 79845 – Presidio
- 79734 – Fort Davis
- 79735 – Fort Stockton
- 79718 – Balmorhea
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79842 | MARATHON | 340 | $43,064 |
| 79832 | ALPINE | 121 | Not provided |
| 79852 | TERLINGUA | 531 | $43,112 |
| 79846 | REDFORD | Not provided | Not provided |
| 79843 | MARFA | 2,814 | $31,452 |