76802 ZIP Code — Early, TX

Brown County, Texas

ZIP code 76802 is located in Early, Texas, within Brown County. It covers approximately 100.55 square miles and serves a population of 5,667 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 325.

About ZIP code 76802

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,750. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 76802 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,667

population

100.55

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76802 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76802

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Early	Acceptable
Early	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

76432 Blanket (7.4 mi) 76801 Brownwood (7.6 mi) 76890 Zephyr (8.8 mi) 76857 May (10.9 mi) 76474 Sidney (12.4 mi) 76823 Bangs (15.2 mi) 76442 Comanche (16.6 mi) 76864 Mullin (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,667
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	100.55 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	31.7789
Longitude	-98.9045
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	325

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	16.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,667

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$65,750

Median household income

$34,657

Per capita income

$182,800

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,009

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

139

168

5–9

184

251

10–14

275

215

15–19

235

20–24

259

25–34

282

377

35–44

412

387

45–54

422

139

55–59

152

145

60–64

159

327

65–74

358

182

75–84

199

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,405	24.8%
18 and over	4,262	75.2%
65 and over	1,210	21.4%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.3%

Two or more races 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,812	78.3%
Two or more races	644	10.5%
Hispanic or Latino	477	7.8%
Asian	109	1.8%
Black or African American	81	1.3%
Other race	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	50.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	16.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$65,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,800
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.8%
Electricity	77.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,224	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	20	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	354	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	582	26.7%
Households with children under 18	669	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	693	31.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	16.3%
Married	59.9%	53.5%
Separated	0.4%	7.8%
Widowed	6.9%	11.4%
Divorced	9.5%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	154	10.4%
Kindergarten	68	4.6%
Elementary school	751	50.6%
High school	359	24.2%
College / grad school	153	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Retail trade 16.4%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Other services 7.9%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 28.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	535	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,401	95.3%
Spanish	292	5.4%
Other Indo-European	173	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.7%
Other languages	79	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,459	96.3%
Born in same state	5,448	96.1%
Born in different state	4,180	73.8%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	208	3.7%
Not a US citizen	156	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	753	13.3%
French	674	11.9%
Arab	334	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	1.1%
Polish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76802

What city is ZIP code 76802 in?

ZIP code 76802 is primarily assigned to Early, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76802 in?

ZIP code 76802 falls within Brown County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 76802 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 76802 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 76802 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 76802 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 76802?

The median home value in ZIP code 76802 is $182,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 76802?

ZIP code 76802 has an estimated population of 5,667 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 76802 in?

ZIP code 76802 observes the CST timezone.