Ballinger
City in Runnels County, Texas

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.
- 3,619residents (2020 Census)
- 1,627 ftelevation · 496 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 1,036 / sq mipopulation density
- 76821ZIP code
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 had 3,619 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,619 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,036 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ballinger at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Runnels County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,619 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.49 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7391° N, 99.9554° W |
| ZIP code | 76821 |
| Official website | ballingertx.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4805456 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ballinger
- Rowena8.5 mi SW
- Winters14.5 mi N
- Paint Rock15.9 mi S
- Miles16.6 mi SW
- Bronte22.4 mi NW
- Wingate22.9 mi NW
- Valera23.9 mi E
- Novice25.9 mi NE
- Lawn30.0 mi NE
- Coleman32.0 mi E
- Blackwell32.0 mi NW
- Robert Lee32.9 mi W
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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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