Alpine

City in Brewster County, Texas

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Alpine is a city in Brewster County, Texas, with 6,035 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,475 ft (1,364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Davis, 20.2 miles NW.

About Alpine

Alpine ( AL-pyne) is a city in and the county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States. Its population was 6,035 at the 2020 census. The town has an elevation of 4,462 feet (1,360 m), and the surrounding mountain peaks are over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Sul Ross State University, a hospital, library, and retail make Alpine the center of the sprawling 12,000 square miles (3,108,000 ha) wide-open Big Bend area (combined population 12,500) including Brewster, Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties.

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Living in Alpine

Median household income
$60,139
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$891/mo
Median age
39.5
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Alpine, TX population

Alpine had 6,035 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,035
Density1,250 per sq mi (483 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Alpine at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyBrewster County
TypeCity
Population6,035 (2020)
Land area4.83 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Coordinates30.3639° N, 103.6645° W
ZIP code79832
Official websitecityofalpine.com
Census code (GEOID)4802104

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Alpine

What county is Alpine in?

Alpine is in Brewster County, Texas.

What is the population of Alpine, TX?

6,035 people lived in Alpine at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Alpine, TX?

The ZIP code of Alpine is 79832.

What is the elevation of Alpine?

4,475 feet (1,364 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Alpine?

Fort Davis (20.2 mi), Marfa (21.8 mi), Marathon (27.4 mi), Balmorhea (43.0 mi).

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