Brownstown Township, Jackson County, Indiana
Brownstown Township is a township in Jackson County, Indiana. About 5,693 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 63 sq mi (163 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,693 ± 21
- County
- Jackson County
- School district
- Brownstown Central Community School Corporation
- Land area
- 63 sq mi (163 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $72,256 ± $14,258
- Median home value
- $162,200 ± $15,992
- Water area
- 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1807108488
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.889680, -86.043653
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Brownstown Township
- Brownstown (town)3,040 people
This place’s central point lies inside Brownstown Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Driftwood Township6.6 mi southwest
- Hamilton Township6.9 mi northeast
- Grassy Fork Township7.6 mi southeast
- Washington Township7.8 mi east
- Owen Township8.6 mi west
- Pershing Township9.3 mi northwest
- Jackson Township9.6 mi east
- Carr Township11 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Brownstown Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Jackson County, largest first
- Jackson Township23,352 people
- Redding Township5,231 people
- Vernon Township3,406 people
- Owen Township1,830 people
- Hamilton Township1,696 people
- Carr Township1,503 people
- Driftwood Township1,180 people
- Pershing Township948 people
- Washington Township814 people
- Grassy Fork Township612 people
- Salt Creek Township395 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jackson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Brownstown Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:18 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:16 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:21 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:13 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:01 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:07 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:18 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:31 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:57 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:53 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:55 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Jackson County or the local office.
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