Washington County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 5 ZIP codes · 4 cities
5
ZIP codes
35,891
population (2021)
+6.4%
pop change since 2010
48477
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in Texas and contains 5 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 35,891 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.4% from 33,718 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 48477.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 35,891 |
| 2010 population | 33,718 |
| Change | +6.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48477 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
ZIP codes for Washington County, TX (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77426 | Chappell Hill | Washington | View map |
| 77833 | Brenham | Washington | View map |
| 77834 | Brenham | Washington | View map |
| 77835 | Burton | Washington | View map |
| 77880 | Washington | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
35,923
Population
42.1
Median age
$67,978
Median household income
$38,869
Per capita income
$289,900
Median home value
$928
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
13,420
Housing units
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
930
Under 5
957
1,086
5–9
1,118
1,123
10–14
1,156
1,487
15–19
1,529
1,158
20–24
1,192
1,801
25–34
1,852
1,749
35–44
1,798
2,012
45–54
2,070
1,059
55–59
1,089
1,459
60–64
1,501
2,131
65–74
2,192
1,177
75–84
1,210
536
85+
551
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,739 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 28,184 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 7,797 | 26.9% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.8%
Black or African American
16.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
6%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,978 | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 6,264 | 16.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,987 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,353 | 6% |
| Other race | 1,006 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 88 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
11.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 11.2% |
| Median income | $67,978 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.4%
$50k–$100k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k–$300k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
15.5%
$1M+
11.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,900 |
| Median rent / month | $928 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 81.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.1% |
| Electricity | 66.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.3% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,191 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 611 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,626 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,997 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,418 | 18.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,680 | 46.9% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 17.3% |
| Married | 57.5% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 14.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 706 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 488 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,632 | 40.8% |
| High school | 1,762 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,666 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Retail trade
8.5%
Public administration
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Professional & management
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Construction
4.6%
Other services
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.5% |
| Government | 21.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Other means | 4.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 23.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,973 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,036 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1,272 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,242 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,230 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 34,074 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 27,966 | 77.6% |
| Foreign born | 156 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,693 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 620 | 32.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,870 | 8% |
| French | 2,529 | 7% |
| Arab | 2,166 | 6% |
| Polish | 248 | 0.7% |
| English | 167 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 122 | 0.3% |
| German | 95 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 80.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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