Alpine
City in Brewster County, Texas

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.
- 6,035residents (2020 Census)
- 4,475 ftelevation · 1,364 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 1,250 / sq mipopulation density
- 79832ZIP code
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 had 6,035 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,035 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,250 per sq mi (483 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alpine at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brewster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,035 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.83 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,475 ft (1,364 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3639° N, 103.6645° W |
| ZIP code | 79832 |
| Official website | cityofalpine.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4802104 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alpine
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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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