ZIP Code 77833
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Brenham · Washington County · Texas
- Population
- 27,492
- Median income
- $73,388
- Median home value
- $280,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.9%
- Land area
- 813.4 sq mi
34/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
Chicago
ZIP code 77833 in Brenham, Texas has a population of 27,492. The median household income is $73,388, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $280,500, 1% above the US average. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 813.4 square miles in Brenham, Washington County, Texas. The area is home to 27,492 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77833 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77833 sits at $73,388 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,952. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $280,500 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,142 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 77833 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77833
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77833.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77833, Brenham, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,492
Population
813.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77833?
39.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,388
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$40,952
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
13,889
Total Housing Units
12,446
Occupied Units
1,443
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,500
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$1,142
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77833 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 209 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 231 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 271 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 287 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 304 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 832 business establishments in ZIP 77833, employing approximately 12,065 people with a combined annual payroll of $589,734,000.
832
Businesses
12,065
Employees
$589.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 99 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Information | 13 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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