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Briar, TX
Census-designated place in Parker County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76020, 76023.
Population
7,228
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
356
ZIP codes
2
Briar and its ZIP codes
Briar at a glance
- Briar is about 3.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 337th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $104,238 a year, 33% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $405,900 (43% above Texas) and median rent is $1,234 a month.
Local data for Briar, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Briar, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,238
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$405,900
Median rent
$1,234/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
38.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,118), Irish Americans (935), Mexican Americans (571).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parker County. PPP loans are for Briar.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,195
42,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,334
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,601 per person
How people get to work
Briar, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 38.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Briar, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
922
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
429
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 34°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Briar, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Briar
2 in or overlapping Briar. Population shown
Cities near Briar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RenoCity | 2.2 mi | 13.2 |
| SanctuaryTown | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| AzleCity | 5.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Pelican BayCity | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| NewarkCity | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Pecan AcresCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 18.9 |
| SpringtownCity | 6.1 mi | 3 |
| AuroraCity | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| BoydTown | 7 mi | 4.1 |
| RhomeCity | 9.1 mi | 4.6 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| New FairviewCity | 11 mi | 18.9 |
| LakesideTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| ParadiseCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| HasletCity | 14 mi | 9 |
| Lake WorthCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Briar, TX in?
- Briar is in Parker County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Briar, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Briar include 76020, 76023.
- What is the population of Briar, TX?
- About 7,228 people live in Briar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Briar?
- Nearby places include Reno (2.2 mi), Sanctuary (5.1 mi), Azle (5.5 mi), Pelican Bay (5.6 mi), Newark (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023