ZIP code 79830
Where is ZIP code 79830?
Alpine, Texas
Brewster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 79830 belongs to Alpine, Texas in Brewster County. 79830 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 432. About 7,853 people live in the 79830 area, where the median household income is $66,546. The closest ZIP codes are 79842 (Marathon, 23.9 mi northeast), 79831 (Alpine, 30.1 mi northwest) and 79832 (Alpine, 33.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 79830 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alpine |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Brewster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 432 |
| Coordinates | 29.9112, -103.4604 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 798 |
Population and income in 79830
| Population | 7,853 · higher than 54% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.4 years · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $66,546 · lower than 56% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,492 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $229,400 · higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $902 a month |
| Housing units | 4,712 |
| Households | 4,131 (1.87 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 1165.08 sq mi (plus 1.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 79830. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 79830
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79842 | Marathon, TX | 23.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 79831 | Alpine, TX | 30.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 79832 | Alpine, TX | 33.2 mi N | Unique |
| 79834 | Big Bend National Park, TX | 40.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79852 | Terlingua, TX | 40.8 mi S | Standard |
| 79846 | Redford, TX | 44.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79843 | Marfa, TX | 45.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 79734 | Fort Davis, TX | 56.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 79845 | Presidio, TX | 59 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79848 | Sanderson, TX | 65.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 79786 | Toyahvale, TX | 74 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79735 | Fort Stockton, TX | 76 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 79830 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 79830
123 MAIN ST
ALPINE TX 79830
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (79830-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 79830?
- 79830 is a Alpine, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 79830 in?
- ZIP code 79830 is in Brewster County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 79830 in?
- 79830 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 79830?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 79830 use area code 432.
- What is the population of ZIP code 79830?
- About 7,853 people live in ZIP code 79830, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 79830?
- The median household income in 79830 is $66,546 a year, lower than 56% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 79830?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 79830 are 79842 (Marathon, 23.9 miles), 79831 (Alpine, 30.1 miles), 79832 (Alpine, 33.2 miles) and 79834 (Big Bend National Park, 40.7 miles).