Timpson, Texas

Timpson, Texas
Water tower near U.S. Route 59 (Future Interstate 69) in Timpson
Location of Timpson, Texas
Coordinates: 31°54′23″N 94°23′50″W / 31.90639°N 94.39722°W / 31.90639; -94.39722
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyShelby
Area
 • Total
2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2)
 • Land2.51 sq mi (6.51 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
394 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
989
 • Density451.5/sq mi (174.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75975
Area code936
FIPS code48-73076
GNIS feature ID2412071
Websitehttps://www.cityoftimpson.com Website

Timpson is a city in Shelby County, Texas, United States. The population was 989 at the 2020 census. The community is named after T.B Timpson, a railroad engineer.