County

Hamilton County, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥9,209Population
💰$59,681Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$171,651Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 15.1%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic15.1%
Black1.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma130 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,064 (34.6%)
Some College899 (15.1%)
Associates882 (14.8%)
Bachelors537 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,454 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College15.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,681 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$171,651 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo
Total Housing Units4,557
Vacant Units1,183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Hamilton County, TX

Hamilton County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,209 residents. With a median age of 43.39, it is a middle-aged county.

Hamilton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,681 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Hamilton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $171,651 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $910. Homeownership rates are high at 77.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hamilton County are primarily White (81.79%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Hamilton County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Hamilton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
76436 Carlton 87 $52,083 0.0% 22.2%
76531 Hamilton 4,673 $55,651 $128,000 $851 8.0% 34.2%
76457 Hico 4,449 $64,063 $217,500 $972 2.6% 32.6%