Brewster County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 6 ZIP codes · 4 cities
6
ZIP codes
9,450
population (2021)
+2.4%
pop change since 2010
48043
FIPS code
Brewster County ZIP code map
About Brewster County
Brewster County is located in Texas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,450 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.4% from 9,232 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brewster County is 48043.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,450 |
| 2010 population | 9,232 |
| Change | +2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48043 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brewster County
ZIP codes for Brewster County, TX (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79830 | Alpine | Brewster | View map |
| 79831 | Alpine | Brewster | View map |
| 79832 | Alpine | Brewster | View map |
| 79834 | Big Bend National Park | Brewster | View map |
| 79842 | Marathon | Brewster | View map |
| 79852 | Terlingua | Brewster | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,443
Population
48.6
Median age
$50,114
Median household income
$36,289
Per capita income
$164,100
Median home value
$787
Median monthly rent
66.1%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
3,627
Housing units
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
183
Under 5
159
251
5–9
218
219
10–14
190
156
15–19
136
209
20–24
182
510
25–34
444
530
35–44
461
664
45–54
577
314
55–59
272
305
60–64
265
772
65–74
670
262
75–84
228
142
85+
124
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,444 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,999 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,198 | 32.5% |
| Median age | 48.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.6%
Hispanic or Latino
14.7%
Two or more races
11.7%
Other race
5.6%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,585 | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,450 | 14.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,159 | 11.7% |
| Other race | 550 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 97 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
10.9%
$15k–$25k
10.1%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
22.2%
$50k–$75k
11.2%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $50,114 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.2%
$50k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,100 |
| Median rent / month | $787 |
| Owner occupied | 66.1% |
| Renter occupied | 33.9% |
| Vacant | 23.9% |
| Single-family detached | 64.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 19.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 5.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 28.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 21.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.6% |
| Electricity | 49.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.8% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,829 | 36.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 288 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,059 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,342 | 39.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 853 | 22.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,604 | 39.0% |
| Average household size | 1.96 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.7% | 21.4% |
| Married | 67.9% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 16.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
HS graduate
19.0%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 153 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 156 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 533 | 58.9% |
| High school | 316 | 14.5% |
| College / grad school | 557 | 17.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Retail trade
15.1%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.7%
Finance & real estate
12.6%
Professional & management
6.9%
Public administration
6.6%
Construction
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.3%
Other services
1.3%
Manufacturing
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.1% |
| Service | 23.9% |
| Sales & office | 31.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.5% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 14.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.0% |
| Carpool | 25.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.2% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
8.4%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 24.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 600 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 22.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 20.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,101 | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 804 | 17.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 804 | 17.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,501 | 84.2% |
| Born in same state | 7,187 | 80.8% |
| Born in different state | 4,704 | 49.9% |
| Foreign born | 314 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 942 | 15.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 357 | 21.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,041 | 12.3% |
| French | 800 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 673 | 8% |
| English | 138 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 38 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.9% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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