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Alpine, TX
City in Brewster County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79832.
Population
6,014
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,246
ZIP codes
1
Alpine and its ZIP codes
Alpine at a glance
- Alpine is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,139 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,800 (23% below Texas) and median rent is $891 a month.
Local data for Alpine, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alpine, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,139
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$891/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
45.1%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
13.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,196), German Americans (732), Italian Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brewster County. PPP loans are for Alpine.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,520
4,529 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $689,662 per person
PPP loans
$1,587
1 loan, 1 job reported
How people get to work
Alpine, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled20.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alpine, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
527
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
134
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
16.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpine, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Alpine
1 in or overlapping Alpine. Population shown
Cities near Alpine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort DavisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.8 |
| MarfaCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| MarathonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpine, TX in?
- Alpine is in Brewster County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Alpine, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alpine include 79832.
- What is the population of Alpine, TX?
- About 6,014 people live in Alpine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpine?
- Nearby places include Fort Davis (20 mi), Marfa (22 mi), Marathon (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023