ZIP Code 79830 Demographics

Brewster County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 79830 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,912

↓ 16.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,584

↑ +5.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$206,800

↑ +3.1% vs county

Median Age

47.7 yrs

↓ +3.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↓ +6.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 79830 compares to Brewster County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 79830 $51k Brewster $48k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 79830 $207k Brewster $201k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

26.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

63.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$795

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 79830 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$206,800
Down Payment (20%)$41,360
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,313P&I: $1046 | Tax: $207 | Ins: $60
Rent (Local Median)
$795
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $518/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About Brewster County

Brewster County is located in Texas and has a total population of 9,454. The county's median household income is $47,747 and median home value is $200,500. ZIP code 79830 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.