City

Brownfield, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Terry County  ·  Texas

👥9,907Population
💰$43,865Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$110,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.9%Hispanic: 57%Black: 4.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White36.9%
Hispanic57.0%
Black4.7%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma202 (3.8%)
HS Graduate1,932 (36.7%)
Some College948 (18%)
Associates1,050 (19.9%)
Bachelors513 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree620 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 18%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College18.0%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,865 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$110,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units4,226
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Brownfield, TX

Brownfield is a city in Texas, located in Terry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,907 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Brownfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,865 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brownfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brownfield is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (57.04%).

Brownfield, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Brownfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79316 9,907 $43,865 $110,700 $814 3.8% 21.5% 64.5%