Brewster County GIS Maps
Brewster County, Texas, has 9,546 residents across 17,709 parcels and covers 6,183.8 square miles. The population grew 3.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Brewster County is 48043.
Alpine is the county's largest population center. Brewster County also includes 5 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 7 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Brewster County Trends
- Population
- 9,546▴
- Median Home Value
- $216,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,093▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Brewster County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Brewster County Parcels
Brewster County has 17,709 mapped parcels covering 3,304,073 acres. The median assessed value is $19,670. The median lot size is 5.46 acres. 7,063 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 11,116 distinct owner names. About 20% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Brewster County Parcel viewer here.
Brewster County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 17,709 | 100% |
| Owner name | 17,537 | 99.0% |
| Owner mailing address | 17,709 | 100% |
| Site address | 17,709 | 100% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 17,709 | 100% |
| Land value | 17,709 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 17,709 | 100% |
| Acreage | 17,709 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 17,709 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Brewster County parcel records.
Brewster County Population
Brewster County had 9,546 residents in 2020. That was 3.4% higher than in 2010. Brewster County added 680 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Alpine, Terlingua and 79832.
Population Trend in Brewster County TX
Brewster County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Brewster County Zip Codes
Brewster County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Alpine (79830), Terlingua (79852) and 79832 (79832). Alpine is the largest zip by population, with about 7,621 residents or 80% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 92% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Brewster County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79830 | Alpine | 7,621 | ▾ -0.8% |
| 79852 | Terlingua | 712 | ▾ -10.9% |
| 79842 | Marathon | 445 | ▾ -10.6% |
| 79834 | Big Bend National Park | 150 | ▾ -25% |
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Brewster County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Brewster County Demographics
Brewster County has a median age of 42.2, which makes the county a little older than Texas overall. About 17.1% of residents are under 18, while 25.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 33.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 45.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Brewster County TX
Median Age
42.2
Under 18
17.1%
Age 65+
25.3%
Bachelor's+
45.3%
Brewster County School Districts
Brewster County is served by 4 public school districts with 1,093 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Alpine Independent, Terlingua Common and Marathon Independent. Those three districts account for about 99% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Brewster County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Independent School District | 905 | 82.8% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Terlingua Common School District | 121 | 11.1% | ▾ -8.3% |
| Marathon Independent School District | 58 | 5.3% | ▾ -1.7% |
| San Vicente Independent School District | 9 | 0.8% | ▴ 50% |
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Brewster County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Brewster County Housing & Real Estate
Brewster County has a median home value of $216,000 and a median gross rent of $768. About 57% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $289,000 and homes spent about 119 days on the market.
Brewster County Housing Mix
Brewster County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Brewster County Housing Trends
Brewster County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Brewster County, TX
Brewster County has 881 business listings across 262 categories. The largest categories in Brewster County business listings are Hotels (39, 4.4%), Parks & Recreation (38, 4.3%), and Structure And Geography (36, 4.1%). The full Brewster County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Brewster County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Brewster County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 39 | 4.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 38 | 4.3% |
| Structure And Geography | 36 | 4.1% |
| Mountain | 24 | 2.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 22 | 2.5% |
| Rv Park | 19 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 18 | 2.0% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 18 | 2.0% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 18 | 2.0% |
| National Park | 17 | 1.9% |
Brewster County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Tarantula Ranch, Terlingua Tx | Accommodation | Panther Junction |
| West Texas Quail Outfitters | Active Life | Brewster County |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Alpine |
| Double Diamond Ranch | Agriculture | Alpine |
| Lajitas Airport | Airport | Brewster County |
| Alpine Ems West Texas Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Alpine |
| Penny's Diner | American Restaurants | Alpine |
| Lajitas Equestrian & Shooting Center | Amusement Park | Terlingua |
| Holy Cross Anglican Church | Anglican Church | Alpine |
| Alpine Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Alpine |
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Brewster County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Brewster County Basemaps
Brewster County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Brewster County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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