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Hewitt, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76643.
Population
16,432
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,386
ZIP codes
1
Hewitt and its ZIP codes
Hewitt at a glance
- Hewitt is about 21 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 194th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $83,511, 6% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,300 (4% below Texas) and median rent is $1,538 a month.
Local data for Hewitt, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hewitt, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,511
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$273,300
Median rent
$1,538/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,122), Irish Americans (3,025), Mexican Americans (2,004).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for Hewitt.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
PPP loans
$19.7M
313 loans, 2,358 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hewitt, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hewitt, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hewitt, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Hewitt
1 in or overlapping Hewitt. Population shown
Cities near Hewitt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodwayCity | 4.1 mi | 6.6 |
| RobinsonCity | 4.4 mi | 30.6 |
| LorenaCity | 4.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| WacoCity | 7.4 mi | 91 |
| GolindaCity | 9.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Bruceville-EddyCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| BellmeadCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| McGregorCity | 13 mi | 22.6 |
| Lacy-LakeviewCity | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| MoodyCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ChiltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| China SpringCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| HallsburgCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| RieselCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hewitt, TX in?
- Hewitt is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Hewitt, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hewitt include 76643.
- What is the population of Hewitt, TX?
- About 16,432 people live in Hewitt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hewitt?
- Nearby places include Woodway (4.1 mi), Robinson (4.4 mi), Lorena (4.8 mi), Beverly Hills (5.6 mi), Waco (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023