City

Early, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Brown County  ·  Texas

👥5,317Population
💰$78,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$201,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 16.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.6%Other: 4.8%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic16.6%
Black1.4%
Asian1.6%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma46 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,125 (31.3%)
Some College511 (14.2%)
Associates731 (20.3%)
Bachelors207 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree980 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College14.2%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$201,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,187/mo
Total Housing Units2,391
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Early, TX

Early is a city in Texas, located in Brown County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 5,317 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Early is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,000 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Early is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,187 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Early is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.61%).

Early, TX offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Early
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76802 5,317 $78,000 $201,100 $1,187 4.9% 33.0% 78.5%