77622 ZIP Code — Hamshire, TX

Jefferson County, Texas

ZIP code 77622 is located in Hamshire, Texas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 20.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,990 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77622

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $117,779. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77622 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,990

population

20.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamshire	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77665 Winnie (4.8 mi) 77705 Beaumont (8.8 mi) 77713 Beaumont (12.8 mi) 77640 Port Arthur (14.4 mi) 77707 Beaumont (16 mi) 77560 Hankamer (16 mi) 77538 Devers (17.6 mi) 77514 Anahuac (18.6 mi) 77706 Beaumont (19.1 mi) 77702 Beaumont (19.6 mi) 77655 Sabine Pass (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,990
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	245

Geography
Land area	20.24 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	29.8526
Longitude	-94.3101
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	41.1%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,990

Population

People per sq mi

29.3

Median age

$117,779

Median household income

$36,328

Per capita income

$223,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

650

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

118

10–14

127

125

15–19

134

120

20–24

129

25–34

113

35–44

121

45–54

55–59

100

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	640	32.2%
18 and over	1,350	67.8%
65 and over	222	11.2%
Median age	29.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Two or more races 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,706	76.2%
Two or more races	278	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	248	11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	41.1%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	30.0%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$117,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 37.1%

$300k–$500k 23.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.4%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	27.9%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	28.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	71.7%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	387	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	72	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	154	24.5%
Households with children under 18	266	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	25.6%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	36.8%
Married	54.5%	45.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	3.3%
Divorced	6.9%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	5.5%
Kindergarten	32	5.1%
Elementary school	266	42.2%
High school	253	40.1%
College / grad school	45	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 20.6%

Construction 14.2%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Professional & management 7.3%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	16.1%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	16.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,901	95.5%
Spanish	89	4.7%
Other Indo-European	89	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,894	95.2%
Born in same state	1,886	94.8%
Born in different state	1,712	86.0%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	96	4.8%
Not a US citizen	7	7.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	406	20.4%
Italian	82	4.1%
German	17	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.6%
Arab	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	94.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77622

What city is ZIP code 77622 in?

ZIP code 77622 is primarily assigned to Hamshire, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77622 in?

ZIP code 77622 falls within Jefferson County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77622 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 77622 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 77622 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 77622 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77622?

The median household income in ZIP code 77622 is $117,779, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 77622?

ZIP code 77622 has an estimated population of 1,990 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 77622 in?

ZIP code 77622 observes the CST timezone.