City

Hamlin, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  Texas

👥2,576Population
💰$62,390Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$72,700Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 32%Black: 2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic32.0%
Black2.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
13%
25–44
22%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate480 (34.5%)
Some College226 (16.2%)
Associates238 (17.1%)
Bachelors191 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree254 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College16.2%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,390 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$72,700 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units1,298
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Hamlin, TX

Hamlin is a city in Texas, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,576 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Hamlin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,390 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamlin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamlin is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.98%).

Hamlin, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Hamlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79520 2,576 $62,390 $72,700 $847 1.5% 32.0% 71.1%