Alpine, Utah Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Alpine, Utah is 11,268, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Alpine has experienced rapid growth due to its appeal as an affluent suburban community within the Salt Lake City-Provo metropolitan area.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1850
- County: Utah
- Land area: 7.4 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 1,522 people per square mile
- Area code: 801
- Zip code: 84004
Geography and Location
Alpine, Utah is located in Utah County, in the northern part of the state, at the base of the Wasatch Mountain Range. The city is known for its stunning mountain views, large homes, and proximity to outdoor recreation areas, including American Fork Canyon and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. Alpine is part of the rapidly growing Provo-Orem metropolitan area, with residents enjoying a suburban lifestyle while having access to urban amenities. The city’s scenic location and high quality of life have made it a popular place for families and professionals working in the nearby tech industry hub known as Silicon Slopes.
Demographics
Median resident age: 21.0 years
Median household income: $72,880
Median house value: $294,200
Population by Race
Races in Alpine:
- White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
- Hispanic (1.6%)
- Two or more races (1.4%)
- American Indian (0.5%)
Ancestries: English (39.1%), German (13.3%), United States (10.7%), Danish (10.5%), Irish (5.8%), Swedish (5.2%).
Elevation: 4957 feet
Land area: 7.2 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Alpine
- High school or higher: 97.2%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 43.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 15.0%
- Unemployed: 2.9%
- Mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Alpine city
- Never married: 27.2%
- Now married: 68.4%
- Separated: 0.3%
- Widowed: 2.4%
- Divorced: 1.7%
2.9% Foreign born (1.0% Europe, 1.0% Latin America, 0.5% North America).
Population change in the 1990s: +3,589 (+100.9%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Alpine:
- AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; AMERICAN FORK, UT)
- OREM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; OREM, UT)
- TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; OREM, UT)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alpine:
- PROVO MUNI (about 17 miles; PROVO, UT; Abbreviation: PVU)
- SALT LAKE CITY INTL (about 27 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Abbreviation: SLC)
- HILL AFB (about 48 miles; OGDEN, UT; Abbreviation: HIF)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alpine:
- SALT LAKE CITY MUNI 2 (about 19 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Abbreviation: U42)
- JAKE GARN (about 22 miles; EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT; Abbreviation: 17U)
- SPANISH FORK-SPRINGVILLE (about 24 miles; SPANISH FORK, UT; Abbreviation: U77)
Amtrak station near Alpine:
- 18 miles: PROVO (600 SOUTH & 3OO WEST). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alpine:
- BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; PROVO, UT; Full-time enrollment: 29,977)
- UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE (about 14 miles; OREM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 14,182)
- SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 11,896)
- UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 18 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,021)
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 22 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
- WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
- SNOW COLLEGE (about 77 miles; EPHRAIM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,632)
Public primary/middle schools in Alpine:
- TIMBERLINE MIDDLE (Students: 948; Location: 500 W CANYON CREST; Grades: 07 – 09)
- WESTFIELD ELEM SCH (Students: 874; Location: 380 S LONG DR; Grades: KG – 06)
- ALPINE ELEM SCH (Students: 736; Location: 400 E 300 N; Grades: KG – 06)