Brownsburg, IN GIS Map
Brownsburg is a city in Hendricks County, Indiana, with a population of about 29,067. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Hendricks County
- Population
- 29,067
- Elevation
- 879 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.8434, -86.3978
- ZIP code
- 46112
- Land area
- 17 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
About Brownsburg, IN
Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was recorded as 28,973 residents.
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Cities Near Brownsburg
- Avon, IN6 mi
- Plainfield, IN10 mi
- Zionsville, IN10 mi
- Indianapolis, IN14 mi
- Lebanon, IN15 mi
- Carmel, IN18 mi
- Lawrence, IN20 mi
- Westfield, IN20 mi
Other Cities in Hendricks County
GIS Data for Brownsburg, IN
The Brownsburg map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Brownsburg without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Brownsburg Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
31,215
Households
11,345
Median household income
$102,235
Median age
36.1 years
Median home value
$309,400
Median gross rent
$1,486/mo
Owner-occupied homes
75.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
Below poverty level
7.5%
Land area
17 sq mi
Population density
1,836 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Brownsburg
Brownsburg Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
21,285
April 2020 (estimates base)
29,013
July 2024 estimate
33,430
Change 2010-2020
+36.3%
Change 2020-2024
+15.2%
Photos of Brownsburg
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Soils of Brownsburg
General soil map unit at the city center: Treaty-Crosby
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 25.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Crosby44%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Treaty36%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Miami6%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Hapludalfs
- Celina3%
Alfisols · Aquic Hapludalfs
- Milford2%
Mollisols · Typic Endoaquolls
- Shoals2%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Endoaquepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Brownsburg
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Indianapolis Eagle Creek Ap, In weather station, elevation 823 ft, 5.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 21°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 41 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 52 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 21 | 24 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 45 | 35 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 2.59 | 2.07 | 3.28 | 4.08 | 4.32 | 5.06 | 4.29 | 3.24 | 2.57 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 2.67 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Brownsburg
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hendricks County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 76.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Brownsburg FAQ
What county is Brownsburg in?
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Brownsburg, Indiana is located in Hendricks County.
What is the population of Brownsburg?
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Brownsburg has a population of about 29,067, making it the number 34 of the 55 Indiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Brownsburg?
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The elevation of Brownsburg is approximately 879 feet (268 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Brownsburg?
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The ZIP code for Brownsburg is 46112.
What time zone is Brownsburg in?
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Brownsburg is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
How far is Brownsburg from Indianapolis?
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Brownsburg is about 14 miles from Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, in a straight line.
What cities are near Brownsburg?
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Cities near Brownsburg include Avon, IN (6 miles); Plainfield, IN (10 miles); Zionsville, IN (10 miles); Indianapolis, IN (14 miles); Lebanon, IN (15 miles).
Local notes for Brownsburg, IN
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