City

Hempstead, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Waller County  ·  Texas

👥14,943Population
💰$63,650Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$270,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.7%Hispanic: 34.1%Black: 31.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White31.7%
Hispanic34.1%
Black31.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma451 (5.3%)
HS Graduate3,515 (40.9%)
Some College927 (10.8%)
Associates2,126 (24.7%)
Bachelors359 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree1,212 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College10.8%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.5%Renter: 39.5%Tenure
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,650 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$270,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,251/mo
Total Housing Units5,810
Vacant Units726

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Hempstead, TX

Hempstead is a city in Texas, located in Waller County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,943 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.4 years.

Economically, Hempstead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,650 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hempstead is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,251 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hempstead is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 34.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hempstead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77445 14,943 $63,650 $270,900 $1,251 5.9% 18.3% 60.5%