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Brown County
Brookesmith, TX
76827
76827 ZIP Code — Brookesmith, TX
Brown County, Texas
ZIP code 76827 is located in
Brookesmith ,
Texas ,
within Brown County .
It covers approximately 81.78 square miles and serves a population of
611 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 76827
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 76827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
611
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
81.78 sq mi
Water area
0.33 sq mi
Latitude
31.5312
Longitude
-99.1021
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.2%
50.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
30.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
16.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.7%
2.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$160,300
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 90 14.7% 18 and over 521 85.3% 65 and over 285 46.6% Median age 62.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 581 91.1% Two or more races 30 4.7% Hispanic or Latino 27 4.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.2%
50.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
30.2%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
16.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.7%
2.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $15k–$25k 55.0% $25k–$35k 2.9% $35k–$50k 3.9% $50k–$75k 13.2% $75k–$100k 5.0% $100k–$150k 9.3% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 6.1% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,300 Median rent / month $725 Owner occupied 93.9% Renter occupied 6.1% Vacant 22.2% Single-family detached 78.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.3% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 11.7% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 6.9% 1960–1969 1.4% 1950–1959 4.7% 1940–1949 37.5% 1939 or earlier 13.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 22.2% 3 bedrooms 64.4% 4 bedrooms 11.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 67.9% 2 vehicles 15.0% 3 or more 15.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.1% Electricity 35.4% Propane / LP gas 9.3% Wood 4.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 203 72.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 39 13.9% Female householder, no spouse 38 13.6% Households with children under 18 44 15.7% Households with seniors (65+) 191 68.2% Average household size 2.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.4% 2.6% Married 67.7% 85.8% Separated 1.9% 0.7% Widowed 0.0% 6.7% Divorced 10.0% 4.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
21.1%
Some college, no degree
42.7%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.2% Bachelor's or higher 11.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 16.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 51 54.3% High school 16 17.0% College / grad school 12 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Agriculture & mining
18.1%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Professional & management
11.4%
Public administration
5.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 53.9% Service 6.2% Sales & office 7.8% Natural resources & construction 15.0% Production & transportation 17.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.3% Government 23.8% Self-employed 10.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.7% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 8.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
65.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 72.9% Retirement income 15.4% Supplemental Security 51.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 48.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 28.1% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.8% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 18.8% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 21.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 54.0% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 20 3.8%
Disability % Any disability 43.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.0% 65 and over 81.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.1% Public insurance 55.8% No insurance 11.1% Uninsured under 19 10.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 595 97.4% Spanish 12 2.0% Other Indo-European 7 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 608 99.5% Born in same state 603 98.7% Born in different state 520 85.1% Foreign born 5 0.8% Naturalized citizen 3 0.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 65 10.6% French 31 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 24 3.9% Dutch 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.8% Internet access 50.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76827
What city is ZIP code 76827 in?
ZIP code 76827 is primarily assigned to Brookesmith, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 76827 in?
ZIP code 76827 falls within Brown County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 76827 have a large retiree population?
73% of households in ZIP code 76827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 76827 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 76827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76827?
36% of residents in ZIP code 76827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 76827 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 76827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 76827 in?
ZIP code 76827 observes the CST timezone.
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