City
ZIP codes in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with a population of 186,738, about 0.6% of the state's residents, at roughly 1,530 people per square mile. It has 5 ZIP codes, uses area code 956 and follows Central Time.
Brownsville at a glance · Data updated
- 186,738
- Residents
- 5
- ZIP codes
- 59,839
- Households
- $52,130
- Median household income
- 31.2
- Median age
- 122
- Square miles
Each shape is a residential ZIP code area (circles mark areas without an outline). Select one for details.
Brownsville compared with Texas
All 5 ZIP codes in Brownsville
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| Standard | 64,949 | $50,116 | 31.9 | |
| Standard | 88,708 | $44,509 | 31.3 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 55,164 | $70,565 | 29.7 |
How Brownsville ranks
What stands out about Brownsville: a notably young population, household incomes well below the state median and larger-than-typical households.
- Population: 186,738 — 18th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $52,130 — 52nd of 53 cities in Texas (among the lowest cities we cover).
- Median age: 31.2 — 45th of 53 cities in Texas (among the youngest cities we cover).
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 24.5% — 44th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Population density: 1,530/sq mi — 44th of 53 cities in Texas.
Inside Brownsville's ZIP codes
Of the 5 ZIP codes tied to Brownsville, 3 (60%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 2 PO Box codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 3 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 78521, holds 88,708 people (42% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 100%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco → | 200,509 | $150,212 | 38.3 | 4 |
| Amarillo → | 200,393 | $65,912 | 35.1 | 27 |
| Grand Prairie → | 196,100 | $81,619 | 34.4 | 5 |
| Mckinney → | 195,308 | $124,215 | 36.9 | 4 |
| Brownsville | 186,738 | $52,130 | 31.2 | 5 |
| Killeen → | 153,095 | $60,977 | 30.3 | 6 |
| Pasadena → | 151,950 | $64,927 | 33 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Brownsville
How many ZIP codes does Brownsville have?+
Brownsville has 5 ZIP codes: 3 standard, 2 PO Box and 0 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 3 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Brownsville has the most people?+
78521 is the most populated, with 88,708 residents and a median household income of $44,509.
What is the median household income in Brownsville?+
$52,130, which is 35% below the Texas median.
How big is Brownsville compared with other Texas cities?+
Brownsville is the 18th largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 186,738 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Brownsville use?+
Brownsville is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956.