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Jones County
Hamlin, TX
79520
79520 ZIP Code — Hamlin, TX
Jones County, Texas
ZIP code 79520 is located in
Hamlin ,
Texas ,
within Jones County .
It covers approximately 228.24 square miles and serves a population of
2,552 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 325 .
About ZIP code 79520
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $52,847. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 79520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,552
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
253
Geography
Land area
228.24 sq mi
Water area
1.49 sq mi
Latitude
32.8557
Longitude
-100.1570
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
325
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
48.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
33.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
16.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.3%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$52,847
Median household income
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 681 26.7% 18 and over 1,871 73.3% 65 and over 539 21.1% Median age 37.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,903 61% Hispanic or Latino 566 18.2% Two or more races 521 16.7% Other race 72 2.3% Black or African American 43 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 0.3% Asian 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.8%
48.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
33.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
16.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.3%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.2% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 9.7% $25k–$35k 10.3% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 16.5% $100k–$150k 11.6% $150k–$200k 2.6% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $52,847
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $49,600 Median rent / month $866 Owner occupied 71.4% Renter occupied 28.6% Vacant 18.1% Single-family detached 87.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.8% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 9.0% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 5.3% 1970–1979 11.9% 1960–1969 23.7% 1950–1959 18.0% 1940–1949 5.4% 1939 or earlier 17.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 0.7% 2 bedrooms 25.0% 3 bedrooms 61.7% 4 bedrooms 10.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 25.8% 2 vehicles 44.3% 3 or more 28.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 37.7% Electricity 54.1% Propane / LP gas 5.4% Wood 1.8% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 720 67.1% Cohabiting couple 32 3.0% Male householder, no spouse 193 18.0% Female householder, no spouse 128 11.9% Households with children under 18 449 41.8% Households with seniors (65+) 411 38.3% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.2% 9.4% Married 68.9% 72.0% Separated 0.7% 0.2% Widowed 6.6% 8.1% Divorced 9.6% 10.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.0% Bachelor's or higher 13.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 30 5.5% Kindergarten 15 2.8% Elementary school 349 64.4% High school 110 20.3% College / grad school 38 7.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Professional & management
6.7%
Public administration
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.1% Service 21.4% Sales & office 19.9% Natural resources & construction 17.2% Production & transportation 24.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.8% Government 16.6% Self-employed 16.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.1% Carpool 22.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.4% Work from home 8.4% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 34.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.4% Retirement income 15.5% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 10.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.3% High blood pressure 41.1% High cholesterol 39.9% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 22.5% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 30.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.3% Visited dentist 48.3% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 19.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 140 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 16.3% Under 18 1.0% 18–64 years 7.1% 65 and over 59.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.9% Public insurance 37.5% No insurance 14.4% Uninsured under 19 6.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,424 95.0% Spanish 168 6.9% Other Indo-European 167 6.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 1 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,441 95.7% Born in same state 2,441 95.7% Born in different state 2,101 82.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 111 4.3% Not a US citizen 8 7.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 488 19.1% Arab 185 7.2% Italian 172 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 24 0.9% Dutch 6 0.2% English 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 94.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79520
What city is ZIP code 79520 in?
ZIP code 79520 is primarily assigned to Hamlin, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79520 in?
ZIP code 79520 falls within Jones County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 79520?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 79520 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 79520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 79520?
The median home value in ZIP code 79520 is $49,600.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 79520?
Health data for ZIP code 79520 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 79520 in?
ZIP code 79520 observes the CST timezone.
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