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ZIP Code 76802
Early, Texas

ZIP code 76802 is in Early, located in Brown County, Texas, within the Brownwood metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 5,503. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $46,627, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
5,503
Census ZCTA
County
Brown
FIPS 48049
Median income (est.)
$46,627
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
72.317 mi²
+ 0.107 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityEarly, TX
CountyBrown County (FIPS 48049)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Brownwood, TX Micro Area (15220)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.743706, -98.91163
Land / Water Area72.317 mi² land · 0.107 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,450 individual tax returns filed in 76802 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.8%
$25K–$50K
25.7%
$50K–$75K
17.5%
$75K–$100K
10.2%
$100K–$200K
15.5%
$200K+
3.3%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 18% of 76802's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($46,627) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 76802's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$46,627
▲ 6.6%
Filers earning $200K+
3.3%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
2,450
▲ 2.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/76802/soi?year=… $42K 2020 $44K 2021 $47K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 76802 ZCTA.

2000
4,780
 
2010
5,075
▲ +6.2%
2020
5,503
▲ +8.4%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypeBranch
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number481135
City AliasesBrownwood, Early

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 76802 in?

ZIP code 76802 is in Brown County, Texas (county FIPS code 48049).

What city is ZIP code 76802?

The primary USPS city for 76802 is Early, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 76802 in?

76802 is part of the Brownwood, TX Micro Area (MSA code 15220).

What is the population of ZIP code 76802?

The 2020 Census population of 76802 was 5,503 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 76802?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 76802 is about $46,627, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.