| City: | Alpine, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Sul Ross State Univ |
| County: | Brewster County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:57:07 AM |
| Population: | 471 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 30.3641, -103.6472 |
| Land Area: | 0.124 sq mi |
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Sul Ross State University operates under dedicated ZIP code 79832 in Brewster County, Texas. Created by the 35th Legislature in 1917 as a normal college to train teachers, the institution is named for Lawrence Sullivan Ross, who served as Texas governor from 1887 to 1891 and later as Texas A&M president. Classes began June 14, 1920 with 77 students enrolled in the summer session. The university became part of the Texas State University System and serves as the primary higher education institution for the nineteen-county Big Bend region of far West Texas.
The 0.13-square-mile campus sits in the mountain town of Alpine, which offers relief from the desert heat that drew students to Alpine Summer Normal School as early as 1910. Postal records show four delivery codes routing through Sul Ross Contract Station on Harrison Street. The university is the birthplace of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and houses the NIRA Hall of Fame.
The 2020 Census counted 471 residents with a median age of 20.1 years. Approximately 95% live in non-institutional group quarters, reflecting dormitory housing for students. This unique postal designation was assigned in May 2012. Alpine is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 471 |
| Median Age: | 20.1 |
| Housing Units: | 1 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 79832 has 471 residents and 1 households (average 21.00 persons per household). The median age is 20.1 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.6% male and 41.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.2%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (53.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 471Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 330Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,798.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 21.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 9.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 233 | 330 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 471 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.1
Male Median Age: 20
Female Median Age: 20.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 4 | 136 | 121 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 1 | 2 | 78 | 101 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 6 | 214 | 222 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 307 | 43.06% |
| Black: | 90 | 12.62% |
| Hispanic:* | 253 | 35.48% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.70% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 1.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.42% |
| Other: | 43 | 6.03% |
| Total: | 713 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 276 | 58.60% | 20.0 years |
| Females: | 195 | 41.40% | 20.3 years |
| Total: | 471 | 100% | 20.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 324 | 98.18% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 1.82% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.82% |
| Total Population: | 330 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 324 | 98.18% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 1.82% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 27.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 90 | 27.27% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 240 | 72.73% |
| Total: | 330 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 22.22% |
| Service: | 38 | 42.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 28.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 6.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 90 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 14.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 206 | 62.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 48 | 14.55% |
| No Insurance: | 76 | 23.03% |
| Total: | 330 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 254 | 76.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 330 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 330 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 79832 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79832 is located in Brewster County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79832. It covers 0.124 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.124 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 58059.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4802104Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alpine city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79832 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.