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Hamshire, TX

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77622.

Population

1,388

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

467

ZIP codes

1

Hamshire and its ZIP codes

Full map

Hamshire at a glance

  • Hamshire is about 4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $102,800, 31% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,600 (29% below Texas).

Local data for Hamshire, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hamshire, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$102,800

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$202,600

Homeownership

92.4%

Bachelor's or higher

21.5%

Median age

30.8

Average commute

20.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (198), Irish Americans (94), German Americans (88).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Hamshire.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,587

124,810 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,111

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $5,817 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hamshire, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.1%
  • Carpooled12.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.6%

Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hamshire, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

431

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

18,645

22.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 42°F

61.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hamshire, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.7%

U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Hamshire

1 in or overlapping Hamshire. Population shown

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Cities near Hamshire

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WinnieCensus-designated place5 mi4
FannettCensus-designated place6.6 mi9.8
StowellCensus-designated place7 mi10
Taylor LandingCity11 mi1.1
ChinaCity13 mi1.4
NomeCity13 mi1.2
Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place18 mi0.9
BeaumontCity18 mi82.1
Central GardensCensus-designated place20 mi2.5
Sour LakeCity20 mi2.3
DeversCity20 mi1.9
NederlandCity20 mi5.7
Bevil OaksCity20 mi2
Pinewood EstatesCensus-designated place22 mi13.2
AnahuacCity23 mi2.1
Rose CityCity24 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hamshire, TX in?
Hamshire is in Jefferson County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Hamshire, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hamshire include 77622.
What is the population of Hamshire, TX?
About 1,388 people live in Hamshire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hamshire?
Nearby places include Winnie (5 mi), Fannett (6.6 mi), Stowell (7 mi), Taylor Landing (11 mi), China (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023