Brown County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 9 ZIP codes · 7 cities
9
ZIP codes
38,192
population (2021)
+0.2%
pop change since 2010
48049
FIPS code
Brown County ZIP code map
About Brown County
Brown County is located in Texas and contains 9 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 38,192 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.2% from 38,106 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brown County is 48049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 38,192 |
| 2010 population | 38,106 |
| Change | +0.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48049 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brown County
ZIP codes for Brown County, TX (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76432 | Blanket | Brown | View map |
| 76801 | Brownwood | Brown | View map |
| 76802 | Early | Brown | View map |
| 76803 | Early | Brown | View map |
| 76804 | Brownwood | Brown | View map |
| 76823 | Bangs | Brown | View map |
| 76827 | Brookesmith | Brown | View map |
| 76857 | May | Brown | View map |
| 76890 | Zephyr | Brown | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,136
Population
41.2
Median age
$52,961
Median household income
$30,077
Per capita income
$140,971
Median home value
$936
Median monthly rent
79.1%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
14,195
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
950
Under 5
995
904
5–9
946
1,273
10–14
1,333
1,364
15–19
1,428
1,207
20–24
1,264
2,157
25–34
2,257
2,227
35–44
2,330
2,224
45–54
2,327
1,253
55–59
1,312
1,330
60–64
1,393
2,117
65–74
2,215
1,026
75–84
1,074
601
85+
629
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,986 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 30,150 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,662 | 26.7% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.5%
Two or more races
10.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10.8%
Black or African American
3.1%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,032 | 72.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,670 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,640 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,327 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 854 | 2% |
| Asian | 155 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 94 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
15.3%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $52,961 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.3%
$50k–$100k
22.6%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,971 |
| Median rent / month | $936 |
| Owner occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter occupied | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 23.9% |
| Single-family detached | 70.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 20.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.7% |
| Electricity | 62.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.5% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,306 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 706 | 2.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,729 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,197 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,342 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,108 | 42.2% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.0% | 18.1% |
| Married | 56.0% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
28.4%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 629 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 300 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,580 | 48.3% |
| High school | 2,140 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,788 | 16.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Construction
10.5%
Retail trade
9.8%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Professional & management
8.4%
Other services
7.2%
Public administration
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.7% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
13.2%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 22.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,566 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.0% |
| 65 and over | 46.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,191 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 1,343 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,180 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 79 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,718 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 36,578 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 29,629 | 79.2% |
| Foreign born | 140 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,418 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 588 | 43.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,816 | 12.6% |
| French | 3,655 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 2,069 | 5.4% |
| English | 310 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 158 | 0.4% |
| German | 64 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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