Brownwood
City in Brown County, Texas
Brownwood is a city in Brown County, Texas, with 18,862 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,365 ft (416 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Early, 3.1 miles NE.
- 18,862residents (2020 Census)
- 1,365 ftelevation · 416 m
- 14.9 sq miland area · 38.6 km²
- 1,264 / sq mipopulation density
- 76802ZIP code
About Brownwood
Brownwood is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, Texas, United States. The population was 18,862 as of the 2020 census. Brownwood is in the Texas Hill Country and is home to Howard Payne University, which was founded in 1889.
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Living in Brownwood
- Median household income
- $48,981
- Median home value
- $144,400
- Median rent
- $882/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Brownwood had 18,862 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,862 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,264 per sq mi (488 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brownwood at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brown County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,862 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.92 sq mi (38.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7129° N, 98.9771° W |
| ZIP code | 76802 |
| Official website | ci.Brownwood.TX.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4810780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brownwood
- Early3.1 mi NE
- Bangs9.0 mi W
- Lake Brownwood10.4 mi NW
- Zephyr11.2 mi E
- Blanket13.4 mi NE
- Thunderbird Bay13.8 mi N
- May18.7 mi N
- Santa Anna20.5 mi W
- Mullin21.3 mi SE
- Comanche25.4 mi NE
- Rising Star26.6 mi N
- Coleman27.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brownwood
What county is Brownwood in?
Brownwood is in Brown County, Texas.
What is the population of Brownwood, TX?
18,862 people lived in Brownwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brownwood, TX?
The ZIP code of Brownwood is 76802.
What is the elevation of Brownwood?
1,365 feet (416 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brownwood?
Early (3.1 mi), Bangs (9.0 mi), Lake Brownwood (10.4 mi), Zephyr (11.2 mi), Blanket (13.4 mi).
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