City

Brenham, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Texas

👥28,234Population
💰$67,887Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$261,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.8%Hispanic: 20.1%Black: 16%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White58.8%
Hispanic20.1%
Black16.0%
Asian1.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma455 (2.6%)
HS Graduate4,597 (26.5%)
Some College2,372 (13.7%)
Associates2,628 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,801 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree5,509 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College13.7%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,887 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$261,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,077/mo
Total Housing Units13,261
Vacant Units1,313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Brenham, TX

Brenham is a city in Texas, located in Washington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,234 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Brenham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,887 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brenham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,077 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brenham is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.83%).

Brenham, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Brenham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77833 28,234 $67,887 $261,900 $1,077 2.0% 42.1% 70.3%

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