Ballinger

City in Runnels County, Texas

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Ballinger is a city in Runnels County, Texas, with 3,619 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,627 ft (496 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rowena, 8.5 miles SW.

About Ballinger

Ballinger ( BAL-in-jər) is a city in Runnels County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,619 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Runnels County. Downtown Ballinger features historic 1800s buildings with shops and restaurants.

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Living in Ballinger

Median household income
$58,870
Median home value
$109,400
Median rent
$986/mo
Median age
44.7
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Ballinger, TX population

Ballinger had 3,619 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,619
Density1,036 per sq mi (400 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ballinger at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyRunnels County
TypeCity
Population3,619 (2020)
Land area3.49 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Coordinates31.7391° N, 99.9554° W
ZIP code76821
Official websiteballingertx.org
Census code (GEOID)4805456

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ballinger

What county is Ballinger in?

Ballinger is in Runnels County, Texas.

What is the population of Ballinger, TX?

3,619 people lived in Ballinger at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ballinger, TX?

The ZIP code of Ballinger is 76821.

What is the elevation of Ballinger?

1,627 feet (496 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ballinger?

Rowena (8.5 mi), Winters (14.5 mi), Paint Rock (15.9 mi), Miles (16.6 mi), Bronte (22.4 mi).

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