Hewitt, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Hewitt is a small incorporated city in McLennan County, Texas. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 14,937, sits at 31.452°N, 97.196°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Texas, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Hewitt, TX?

What is the population of Hewitt, TX?

Hewitt has an estimated population of 14,937. That makes it the 208th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the 2nd largest of 20 places in McLennan County. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Hewitt is roughly 10.4 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Texas with a similar population include Mineral Wells (15,213), Hereford (15,164), Pleasanton (15,148), Jacksonville (14,815), Royse City (14,702). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Hewitt differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Hewitt?

Hewitt has about 2,126 people per square mile (821 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 85% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Hewitt use?

Hewitt uses one ZIP code: 76643. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Hewitt in?

Hewitt is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is North Hobbs, NM, about 359 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Hewitt located in Texas?

Hewitt lies in the eastern part of Texas, at 31.452° north latitude and 97.196° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 86 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Durant, OK, roughly 182 miles to the north, which shows how near Hewitt is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Waco, TX, 7 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Hewitt, TX?

The closest listed place to Hewitt is Woodway, TX, 3.8 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Hewitt in?

Hewitt is in McLennan County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48309. The county contains 20 places in our data, 7 of which have their own page here and 13 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Waco (192,315), Robinson (11,926), Bellmead (10,744), Woodway (9,024), Lacy-Lakeview (6,721). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Hewitt from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Hewitt is closest to Houston, TX at about 157 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,442 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Hewitt?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Hewitt: Hewitt, WI (778), Hewitt, MN (256). When you search for Hewitt, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Hewitt in McLennan County, Texas.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.