Hungerford Texas Map

About Hungerford, Texas

Hungerford is a locality in Wharton County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 171. The population density is 18.5 people per km². Hungerford is located at 29.3991°N, 96.0769°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77448.

Hungerford lies under a sky that stretches wide and pale, a canvas for the slow drift of cottony clouds. It lies 19.5 miles south-west of Rosenberg, TX (from Rosenberg, TX: bearing 236°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-east of Wharton. The land here is a study in gentle repose, a softly rolling prairie that hums with the quiet industry of the earth. Fat, dark soil, rich from generations of growth and decay, forms the foundation of this place, broken only by the occasional line of live oaks that stand sentinel, their gnarled branches reaching like ancient hands towards the sun. The air carries a faint, sweet scent of honeysuckle and damp earth, a perfume that clings to the skin long after you've passed through the sparse collection of buildings that mark Hungerford's heart. Evenings here are painted in hues of amethyst and rose, the light softening the edges of the landscape, lending a contemplative grace to the open spaces. The story of Hungerford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent rhythm of its agricultural roots. For decades, the fertile ground has yielded its bounty, primarily cotton and cattle, sustaining families and shaping the character of the settlement. This enduring connection to the land is the lifeblood of Hungerford, a quiet testament to the resilience of those who have made their lives here. Though larger arteries of commerce lie elsewhere, the local economy still turns on the dependable cycles of planting and harvest, a tradition passed down through generations. There are no grand universities or bustling tourist attractions, only the steady pulse of a place that understands its own quiet strength, a place where history is not just remembered, but lived in the everyday.

About This Hungerford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hungerford, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.399134, -96.076903. 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 Hungerford and Wharton County.

Detailed location data for Hungerford includes the ZIP code (77448), telephone area code (281), county seat of Wharton County (Wharton), and school district assignment (Wharton 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 Hungerford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.