Hudson, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Looking for facts about Hudson? It is an incorporated town-sized municipality in Angelina County, Texas, with an estimated 5,005 people according to our dataset. It lies at 31.328°N, 94.801°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.
What are the key facts about Hudson, TX?
| Place | Hudson |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated town-sized municipality |
| State | Texas |
| County | Angelina County (FIPS 48005) |
| Estimated population | 5,005 |
| Density | 987 per sq mi (381 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 31.3285, -94.8014 |
| Time zone | Central time (UTC−6, America/Chicago) |
| ZIP codes | 1 (75904) |
| Rank in state | 427th of 1,679 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Tyler, TX (75 mi) |
What is the population of Hudson, TX?
Hudson has an estimated population of 5,005. That makes it the 427th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the 3rd largest of 7 places in Angelina County. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Hudson is roughly 3.5 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 Post (5,115), Bowie (5,114), Rio Hondo (5,082), Krum (5,036), Muleshoe (5,019). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Hudson differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Hudson?
Hudson has about 987 people per square mile (381 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 59% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Hudson use?
The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Hudson: 75904. 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 Hudson in?
Hudson 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 497 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 Hudson located in Texas?
Hudson lies in the eastern part of Texas, at 31.328° north latitude and 94.801° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 189 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Mansfield, LA, roughly 81 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Hudson is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Tyler, TX, 75 miles to the northwest.
Which cities are near Hudson, TX?
The closest listed place to Hudson is Lufkin, TX, 4.4 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin | 4.4 mi | East | 44,867 |
| Diboll | 9.8 mi | South | 5,204 |
| Nacogdoches | 21.5 mi | Northeast | 34,420 |
| Rusk | 38.3 mi | Northwest | 5,602 |
| Crockett | 38.7 mi | West | 6,385 |
| Onalaska | 39.6 mi | Southwest | 8,435 |
| Livingston | 43.5 mi | South | 5,242 |
| West Livingston | 45.4 mi | South | 8,347 |
Which county is Hudson in?
Hudson is in Angelina County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48005. The county contains 7 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Lufkin (44,867), Diboll (5,204), Huntington (2,111), Redland (1,223), Burke (727). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Hudson from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Hudson is closest to Houston, TX at about 112 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,382 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,329 mi | Northeast |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,382 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 826 mi | Northeast |
| Houston, TX | 112 mi | South |
| Atlanta, GA | 627 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 812 mi | Northwest |
Are there other places called Hudson?
Yes. Our data lists 14 other places named Hudson: Hudson, WI (24,832), Hudson, OH (22,237), Hudson, FL (11,936), Hudson, NY (10,413), Hudson, NC (3,709), Hudson, CO (2,767), Hudson, IA (2,468), Hudson, MI (2,210), and 6 more. When you search for Hudson, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Hudson in Angelina County, Texas.
Planning a move to Hudson?
If you are weighing Hudson, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
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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.