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Brown County, TX
8 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Brown County, Texas.
Population
38,347
Land area
944sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Brown County
Brown County at a glance
- Brown County is 65% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,470 a year, 27% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,900 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $919 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Brownwood (18,777), Early (3,143) and Bangs (1,633).
Local data for Brown County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools23
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks12
- Post Offices7
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants117
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Brown County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,470
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$158,900
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,364), German Americans (4,395), Irish Americans (3,958).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,356
15,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
PPP loans
$42.2M
1,154 loans, 5,987 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$318K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Brown County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brown County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
620
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
387
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 32°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brown County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Brown County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Brown County, TX?
- Brownwood is the largest city or town in Brown County, with about 18,777 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Brown County?
- Brown County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76801, 76802, 76823, 76827, 76857.
- What is the population of Brown County, TX?
- About 38,347 people live in Brown County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Brown County?
- Brown County borders Eastland County, Callahan County, Comanche County, Coleman County, McCulloch County, San Saba County, Mills County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023