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Hitchcock, TX
City in Galveston County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77510, 77563.
Population
7,563
Land area
60.4sq mi
People per sq mi
125
ZIP codes
2
Hitchcock and its ZIP codes
Hitchcock at a glance
- It is the 327th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $74,157 a year, 6% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,300 (34% below Texas) and median rent is $1,380 a month.
Local data for Hitchcock, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hitchcock, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,157
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$188,300
Median rent
$1,380/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,087), Irish Americans (599), German Americans (568).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Galveston County. PPP loans are for Hitchcock.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,901
126,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,777
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $16,728 per person
PPP loans
$14.2M
225 loans, 1,316 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hitchcock, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hitchcock, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52,889
42.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hitchcock, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hitchcock
2 in or overlapping Hitchcock. Population shown
Cities near Hitchcock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La MarqueCity | 6.2 mi | 13.8 |
| Bayou VistaCity | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Tiki IslandVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Santa FeCity | 7.4 mi | 17 |
| Jamaica BeachCity | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Texas CityCity | 9.2 mi | 66.3 |
| GalvestonCity | 10 mi | 41 |
| DickinsonCity | 11 mi | 10 |
| Hillcrest VillageCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| League CityCity | 14 mi | 51.4 |
| San LeonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| LiverpoolCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| BacliffCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| KemahCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| WebsterCity | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hitchcock, TX in?
- Hitchcock is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Hitchcock, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hitchcock include 77510, 77563.
- What is the population of Hitchcock, TX?
- About 7,563 people live in Hitchcock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hitchcock?
- Nearby places include La Marque (6.2 mi), Bayou Vista (6.4 mi), Tiki Island (7.3 mi), Santa Fe (7.4 mi), Jamaica Beach (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023