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Brenham, TX — ZIP 77833

Population: 29,498 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 77833 (Brenham, TX) is $331,740 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,140 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,501/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$331,740

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$331,740
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+10.5%
10-year appreciation
+55.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$350,149
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$279,140
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-7.0%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
106
For-sale inventory
210
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
137
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
90 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,501/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,883/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL, BRENHAM ISD
Schools include
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRENHAM CAMPUS, ALTON EL, BRENHAM EL, BRENHAM H S, BRENHAM MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hurricane, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
63
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sheridan Disposal Services (16.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,712
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,005

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Brenham Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Easterwood Field (CLL) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL BRENHAM
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+167 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,156
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
55.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,529
Average weekly wage
$1,013
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
197

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 77833State medianUS median
Typical home value$331,740$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$279,140$285,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,501/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,156$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 77833?
$331,740.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77833?
$279,140.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77833?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77833?
Typical rent: $1,501/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77833?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hurricane, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 77833 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 77833. 63 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77833?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77833?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77833?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77833?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 77833 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77833?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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