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Information on Brownsville, Cameron County

MapLocation markerBrownsville is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with a population of 186,738 residents. Brownsville Municipal Building is located at PO Box 911, Brownsville, TX 78522-0911 and can be reached at (956) 548-6001. Mayor: John Cowen. ZIP codes: 78520, 78523, 78526. Official website: brownsvilletx.gov.


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Brownsville City HALL, Cameron County

Brownsville City Hall's addressBrownsville Brownsville Municipal Building
PO Box 911
Brownsville, TX 78522-0911
United States
Phone number of Brownsville City Hall+1 956-548-6001
Brownsville, TX emailNot available
Brownsville official websitebrownsvilletx.gov
Mayor of BrownsvilleJohn Cowen
Cameron County, Texas: Vital Records Brownsville vital records
Birth Certificate Order your Texas birth certificate online

Common questions about Brownsville

What county is Brownsville TX in?

Brownsville, TX is located in Cameron County, in the state of Texas.

Who is the mayor of Brownsville, TX?

The current mayor of Brownsville is John Cowen.

How do I contact Brownsville Municipal Building?

You can call Brownsville Municipal Building at (956) 548-6001. The office is located at PO Box 911, Brownsville, TX 78522-0911.

What is the ZIP code of Brownsville, TX?

The ZIP codes of Brownsville are 78520, 78523, 78526.

Brownsville administrative division

Brownsville building department, TX

If you're planning a construction project in Brownsville, TX, obtaining the appropriate permits is an essential step. To request these permits, you should contact the City of Brownsville's Building Permits and Inspections Department. This office is responsible for processing your application and ensuring that your project complies with local regulations. For detailed information on fees and processing times specific to Brownsville, it's recommended to reach out directly to the department. They can provide you with the most up-to-date guidance and answer any questions you may have to help streamline your application process.
OfficeCity of Brownsville Building Permits & Inspections
CityBrownsville
StateTexas
Address1034 E Levee St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone+1 956-548-6150
Websitehttps://www.brownsvilletx.gov/151/Building-Permits-Inspections

Demography of Brownsville

Name of Brownsville inhabitants (demonym)Brownsvillian
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population186 738 inhabitants (2020)18 / 140
Population density in Brownsville1 277,1 pop/sq mi (493,1 pop/km²)

Brownsville City (TX) statistics

Brownsville TX Median household income$44,162
Brownsville TX Poverty rate35.6%
Brownsville TX Unemployment rate9.3%
Brownsville TX Educational attainment79.2%

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List of Passport Facilities in Brownsville, TX

Where to apply for a passport in Brownsville, TX? There are 2 passport offices in Brownsville, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
BROWNSVILLE MAIN POST OFFICE1535 EAST LOS EBANOS BOULEVARD9565462411
CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK974 EAST HARRISON STREET9565440838

Top 3 most popular banks in Brownsville

There are 37 bank branches in Brownsville.
International Bank of Commerce is the most popular bank in Brownsville with 7 branch offices, followed by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 5 branch offices and then Compass Bank with 4 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Brownsville:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
International Bank of Commerce7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Compass Bank4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Lone Star National Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First National Bank Texas2Full Service Retail Office
PlainsCapital Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Texas Regional Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Woodforest National Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Falcon International Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Community Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Frost Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Rio Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Texas Community Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Vantage Bank Texas1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Brownsville administrative numbers

Brownsville City code4810768
Brownsville town phone area code956
Brownsville City postcode78520, 78523, 78526

Toponymy and translation of Brownsville

Transportation modes in Brownsville

Airport
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 4 miles
Valley International Airport 23.2 miles
McAllen Miller International Airport 49.9 miles

Brownsville territory

Brownsville area146,22 sq mi (378,70 km²)
Brownsville altitude33 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 25.9303
Longitude: -97.4844
Latitude: 25° 55' 49'' North
Longitude: 97° 29' 4'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Namesake of Brownsville
Natural parksBrownsville isn't part of a natural park

What is Brownsville close to?

Nearby cities include: Los Fresnos, Indian Lake, Rancho Viejo and Bayview
Indian LakeLos FresnosLos Fresnos
Indian LakeNeighbouring townsLos Fresnos
Mexico MatamorosMexico Matamoros
Los Fresnos 4 milesIndian Lake 5.7 milesRancho Viejo 6.4 miles
Bayview 8.8 milesLaguna Vista 10.9 milesMexico Matamoros 12.9 miles
Port Isabel 13.4 milesSan Benito 14.1 milesRio Hondo 16.9 miles
Los Indios 17.6 milesRangerville 18.6 milesSouth Padre Island 18.9 miles
Harlingen 19.2 milesPalm Valley 22.7 milesCombes 22.9 miles
Primera 23.3 milesLa Feria 25 milesSanta Rosa 28.3 miles
Mercedes 30.1 miles  

Other Cities in Cameron County

Distance to Major Cities in Texas

Houston : 295 milesSan Antonio : 250 milesDallas : 476 miles
Fort Worth : 472 milesAustin : 300 milesEl Paso : 678 miles
Arlington : 469 milesCorpus Christi : 126 miles closestPlano : 495 miles
Lubbock : 591 milesIrving : 478 milesLaredo : 166 miles
Garland : 485 milesFrisco : 501 milesAmarillo : 692 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Guides & Resources for Texas Residents

Elementary schools in Brownsville

Aiken Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 786

Alton Elementary

District of Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 486

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

District of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 149

Benavides Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 717

Breeden Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 732

Brite Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 613

Burns Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 889

Canales Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 604

Cantu Elementary

District of Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 478

Carl C Waitz Elementary

District of Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 596

Castaneda Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 679

Champion Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 781

Cromack Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 617

Del Castillo Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 383

Egly Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 819

El Jardin Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 634

Gallegos Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 638

Garden Park Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 646

Garza Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 452

Gonzalez Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 832

Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville

District of Harmony Science Academy (San Antonio)
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 519

Hudson Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 795

Idea Brownsville Academy

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 708

Idea Frontier Academy

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 712

Idea Riverview Academy

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 3
Students : 502

Jessie L Jensen Elementary

District of Sharyland Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 714

Jubilee Leadership Academy

District of Jubilee Academies
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6

Jubilee Living Way

District of Jubilee Academies
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 359

Keller Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 654

Longoria Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 372

Martin Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 501

Morningside Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 720

Olmito Elementary

District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 648

Ortiz Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 616

Palm Grove Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 477

Paredes Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 932

Pena Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 638

Perez Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 491

Port O Connor Elementary

District of Calhoun County Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 88

Pullam Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 632

Putegnat Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 487

Ramirez Elementary

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 27

Rancho Verde Elementary

District of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 643

Raquel Cavazos Elementary

District of Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 548

Raul Yzaguirre School For Success

District of Raul Yzaguirre School For Success
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 375

Resaca Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 293

Russell Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 767

Sharp Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 489

Skinner Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 519

Southmost Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 399

Vermillion Road Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 801

Victoria Heights Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 339

Villa Nueva Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 543

Yturria Elementary

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 589

Middle schools in Brownsville

Alton Memorial J H

District of Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 957

Besteiro Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 740

Brownsville Learning Academy Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8

Faulk Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 847

Garcia Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1091

Idea Riverview College Preparatory

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 239

Lucio Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 956

Manzano Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 930

Oliveira Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1234

Perkins Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 787

Stell Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 970

Stillman Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1105

Tidehaven Intermediate

District of Tidehaven Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 181

Vela Middle

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 857

High schools in Brownsville

Brownsville Early College High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 414

Brownsville Learning Academy High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 387

Hanna Early College High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2688

Lincoln Park School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 107

Lopez Early College High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2024

Mission Collegiate High School

District of Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 436

Pace Early College High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2074

Porter Early College High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1986

Premier H S Of Brownsville

District of Premier High Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 179

Rivera Early College High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2384

Rowe High School

District of McAllen Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2211

Tidehaven High School

District of Tidehaven Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 254

Veterans Memorial Early College High School

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1985

Alternative schools in Brownsville

Brownsville Academic Center

District of Brownsville Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12

Domingo Trevino Middle

District of La Joya Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 865

Idea Brownsville College Preparatory

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 11
Students : 592

Idea Frontier College Preparatory

District of Idea Public Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 781

Jubilee Brownsville

District of Jubilee Academies
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 12
Students : 999

Private schools in Brownsville

Brownsville Montessori Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 57

Episcopal Day School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 302

First Baptist School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 294

Guadalupe Regional Middle School

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 76

Incarnate Word Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 177

Kenmont Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 378

St Joseph Academy

Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 565

St Luke Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 150

St Mary's Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 319

Valley Christian High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 68

schools in Brownsville

Adult Educational

District of Brownsville Independent School District
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