City

Hico, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Texas

👥4,449Population
💰$64,063Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$217,500Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 17.5%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic17.5%
Black2.3%
Asian0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma68 (2.4%)
HS Graduate941 (33.1%)
Some College336 (11.8%)
Associates572 (20.1%)
Bachelors212 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree714 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College11.8%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,063 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$217,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units2,092
Vacant Units392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Hico, TX

Hico is a city in Texas, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,449 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Hico is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,063 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hico is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hico is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hico
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76457 4,449 $64,063 $217,500 $972 2.6% 32.6% 78.8%