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Brown County
May, TX
76857
76857 ZIP Code — May, TX
Brown County, Texas
ZIP code 76857 is located in
May ,
Texas ,
within Brown County .
It covers approximately 130.48 square miles and serves a population of
1,989 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 254 .
About ZIP code 76857
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($46,047) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 76857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
May
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,989
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
130.48 sq mi
Water area
0.55 sq mi
Latitude
31.9261
Longitude
-98.9696
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
254
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
50.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
30.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.6%
16.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$46,047
Median household income
$152,500
Median home value
$1,558
Median monthly rent
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 362 18.2% 18 and over 1,627 81.8% 65 and over 493 24.8% Median age 45.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,894 93.1% Two or more races 95 4.7% Hispanic or Latino 45 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
50.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
30.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.6%
16.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 14.7% $35k–$50k 24.6% $50k–$75k 16.3% $75k–$100k 7.2% $100k–$150k 14.3% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $46,047
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $152,500 Median rent / month $1,558 Owner occupied 69.6% Renter occupied 30.4% Vacant 46.6% Single-family detached 52.5% Large apartment buildings 4.8% Mobile homes 40.9% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.2% 2000–2009 14.7% 1990–1999 19.9% 1980–1989 16.2% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 2.0% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 2.3% 1939 or earlier 10.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.0% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 31.6% 3 bedrooms 48.0% 4 bedrooms 8.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.1% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 42.8% 3 or more 24.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.4% Electricity 57.1% Propane / LP gas 32.5% Wood 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 521 54.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 230 24.0% Female householder, no spouse 207 21.6% Households with children under 18 261 27.2% Households with seniors (65+) 346 36.1% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.9% 24.7% Married 57.3% 57.3% Separated 2.3% 6.6% Widowed 2.9% 4.3% Divorced 18.6% 7.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
Some college, no degree
30.3%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 3.8% Kindergarten 7 1.8% Elementary school 184 46.3% High school 166 41.8% College / grad school 25 6.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Professional & management
10.3%
Public administration
5.7%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.5% Service 18.9% Sales & office 19.3% Natural resources & construction 23.3% Production & transportation 6.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.6% Government 17.4% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.6% Carpool 12.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 13.6% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 22.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.0% Retirement income 18.7% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 1.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 41.9% High cholesterol 42.8% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.5% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 16.0% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 18.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 61.1% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 11.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 258 15.9%
Disability % Any disability 21.3% Under 18 8.6% 18–64 years 21.3% 65 and over 30.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.4% Public insurance 35.4% No insurance 9.7% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,980 99.5% Spanish 15 0.8% Other Indo-European 15 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,966 98.8% Born in same state 1,966 98.8% Born in different state 1,526 76.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 23 1.2% Not a US citizen 23 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 299 15% Italian 286 14.4% Arab 76 3.8%
Ancestry Count % German 30 1.5% English 7 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.2% Internet access 96.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76857
What city is ZIP code 76857 in?
ZIP code 76857 is primarily assigned to May, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76857 in?
ZIP code 76857 falls within Brown County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76857 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 76857 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 76857 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 76857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76857?
The median home value in ZIP code 76857 is $152,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 76857?
The median household income in ZIP code 76857 is $46,047, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 76857 in?
ZIP code 76857 observes the CST timezone.
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