Bynum Texas Map

About Bynum, Texas

Bynum is a locality in Hill County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 236. The population density is 263.3 people per km². Bynum is located at 31.9718°N, 97.0031°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76631.

Bynum lies low in the rolling heart of Hill County, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can follow. It lies 30.0 miles south-south-west of Waxahachie, TX (from Waxahachie, TX: bearing 198°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-south-east of Hillsboro. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and wide horizons, a tapestry of cultivated fields that shift from the deep green of summer corn to the ochre of dry cotton stalks under a sun that can bake the very dust from the earth. Ancient live oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, punctuate the landscape, offering slivers of shade that are precious in the humid Texas air. The Trinity River, a slow-moving artery, threads its way through the broader terrain, its banks a haven for unseen creatures and a whisper of coolness on the hottest days. The character of Bynum is one of quiet persistence, a reflection of the land it inhabits, where life unfolds at a pace dictated by seasons and the steady turning of the earth. This patch of Texas carries the deep imprint of its agricultural past, a heritage still visible in the weathered barns and the rhythm of planting and harvest that defines the local economy. For generations, cotton and cattle have been the lifeblood of Bynum, and though the methods have modernized, the fundamental connection to the soil remains. The town itself, small and unassuming, holds echoes of earlier days, a place where local lore might speak of forgotten homesteads or the resilience of those who first tamed this wilder country. It’s a locale that doesn’t boast grand monuments, but rather finds its distinction in the subtle beauty of its natural surroundings and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet testament to the enduring power of place.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bynum, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bynum and Hill County.

Detailed location data for Bynum includes the ZIP code (76631), telephone area code (325), county seat of Hill County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Bynum Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bynum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.