ZIP Code 79831

ZIP code 79831 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Alpine, Brewster County, Texas. The area is home to 29 residents, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79831 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79831 sits at -, while per-capita income is -. The poverty rate stands at - and the unemployment rate at -. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and - of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: - of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 79831 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →