Hempstead
City in Waller County, Texas

Hempstead is a city in Waller County, Texas, with 5,430 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Island, 4.4 miles SE.
- 5,430residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 747 / sq mipopulation density
- 77445ZIP code
About Hempstead
Hempstead is a city in and the county seat of Waller County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hempstead had a population of 5,430. It is part of the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area.
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Living in Hempstead
- Median household income
- $60,041
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Median rent
- $1,234/mo
- Median age
- 26.3
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Hempstead had 5,430 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,430 |
|---|---|
| Density | 747 per sq mi (288 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hempstead at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Waller County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,430 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.27 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1015° N, 96.0765° W |
| ZIP code | 77445 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4833200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hempstead
- Pine Island4.4 mi SE
- Prairie View5.4 mi E
- Waller9.2 mi E
- Bellville15.3 mi SW
- Todd Mission18.4 mi NE
- Pinebrook18.9 mi NE
- Brenham19.5 mi W
- Navasota19.7 mi N
- Pattison20.5 mi S
- Plantersville20.5 mi NE
- San Felipe21.3 mi S
- Magnolia21.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hempstead
What county is Hempstead in?
Hempstead is in Waller County, Texas.
What is the population of Hempstead, TX?
5,430 people lived in Hempstead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hempstead, TX?
The ZIP code of Hempstead is 77445.
What is the elevation of Hempstead?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hempstead?
Pine Island (4.4 mi), Prairie View (5.4 mi), Waller (9.2 mi), Bellville (15.3 mi), Todd Mission (18.4 mi).
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