Early
City in Brown County, Texas

Early is a city in Brown County, Texas, with 3,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,414 ft (431 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brownwood, 3.1 miles SW.
- 3,087residents (2020 Census)
- 1,414 ftelevation · 431 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 829 / sq mipopulation density
- 76802ZIP code
About Early
Early is a city located in Brown County in west-central Texas, United States. It is a suburb of Brownwood, and the population was 3,087 at the 2020 census. It is named for Walter U. Early, who donated land for the local schools. It is home to the Early Independent School District and the Heartland Mall.
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Living in Early
- Median household income
- $67,346
- Median home value
- $179,800
- Median rent
- $1,227/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Early had 3,087 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,087 |
|---|---|
| Density | 829 per sq mi (320 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Early at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brown County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,087 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.73 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7422° N, 98.9366° W |
| ZIP code | 76802 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4821904 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Early
- Brownwood3.1 mi SW
- Zephyr9.6 mi SE
- Blanket10.3 mi NE
- Lake Brownwood11.2 mi NW
- Bangs11.5 mi W
- Thunderbird Bay12.6 mi NW
- May16.4 mi N
- Mullin20.5 mi SE
- Comanche22.4 mi NE
- Santa Anna22.8 mi W
- Rising Star24.6 mi N
- Priddy25.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Early
What county is Early in?
Early is in Brown County, Texas.
What is the population of Early, TX?
3,087 people lived in Early at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Early, TX?
The ZIP code of Early is 76802.
What is the elevation of Early?
1,414 feet (431 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Early?
Brownwood (3.1 mi), Zephyr (9.6 mi), Blanket (10.3 mi), Lake Brownwood (11.2 mi), Bangs (11.5 mi).
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