Brooks County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
6,994
population (2021)
-3.2%
pop change since 2010
48047
FIPS code
Brooks County ZIP code map
About Brooks County
Brooks County is located in Texas and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,994 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.2% from 7,223 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brooks County is 48047.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,994 |
| 2010 population | 7,223 |
| Change | -3.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48047 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brooks County
ZIP codes for Brooks County, TX (2)
Demographics & statistics
7,461
Population
38.9
Median age
$31,160
Median household income
$21,049
Per capita income
$81,050
Median home value
$198
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Home ownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
2,771
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
109
Under 5
113
287
5–9
296
261
10–14
268
226
15–19
233
248
20–24
255
473
25–34
487
478
35–44
493
402
45–54
413
188
55–59
194
258
60–64
266
409
65–74
422
260
75–84
267
76
85+
79
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,699 | 16.2% |
| 18 and over | 5,762 | 83.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,513 | 32.8% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.9%
Hispanic or Latino
26.3%
Two or more races
20.2%
Other race
7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,652 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,665 | 26.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,042 | 20.2% |
| Other race | 713 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
15.6%
$10k–$15k
15.8%
$15k–$25k
11.2%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
9.6%
$75k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k+
0.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 15.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 15.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.3% |
| $200k+ | 0.4% |
| Median income | $31,160 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.7%
$50k–$100k
46.4%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
10.1%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,050 |
| Median rent / month | $198 |
| Owner occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 32.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 18.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.3% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.7% |
| Electricity | 58.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 16.5% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,199 | 53.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 227 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 618 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 735 | 19.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 769 | 18.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,090 | 51.9% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 14.0% |
| Married | 55.7% | 65.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.3%
Some HS, no diploma
12.9%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Associate's degree
0.6%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 66.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 0.1% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 1.3% |
| Elementary school | 951 | 76.5% |
| High school | 478 | 13.8% |
| College / grad school | 291 | 8.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Agriculture & mining
26.6%
Retail trade
9.3%
Construction
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Public administration
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Professional & management
2.8%
Other services
2.0%
Finance & real estate
0.5%
Information
0.5%
Manufacturing
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 30.4% |
| Sales & office | 6.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.2% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.4 |
Poverty
All people
24.9%
Under 18 years
21.4%
18 and over
24.2%
Married-couple families
11.5%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.8% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.5% |
| Heart disease | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 5.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 44.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 36.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 19.4% |
| No health insurance | 49.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 36.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 22.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 408 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 31.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 69.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 58.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,239 | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 674 | 21.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 674 | 21.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,800 | 83.8% |
| Born in same state | 6,784 | 83.7% |
| Born in different state | 6,352 | 69.9% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 661 | 16.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 225 | 28.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 81 | 1.1% |
| French | 70 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 45 | 0.6% |
| Italian | 45 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 69.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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