Garland
City in Dallas County, Texas

Garland is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with 246,018 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rowlett, 4.8 miles E.
- 246,018residents (2020 Census)
- 551 ftelevation · 168 m
- 56.9 sq miland area · 147.3 km²
- 4,327 / sq mipopulation density
- 75040main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Garland
Garland is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with portions extending into Collin and Rockwall counties. It is northeast of Dallas and is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. In 2020, it had a population of 246,018, making it the 93rd-most-populous city in the United States and the 13th-most-populous city in Texas. Garland is the third largest city in Dallas County by population and has access to downtown Dallas via public transportation including two DART Blue Line stations and buses.
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Living in Garland
- Median household income
- $76,320
- Median home value
- $270,800
- Median rent
- $1,641/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Garland had 246,018 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 246,018 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,327 per sq mi (1,671 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Garland at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 246,018 (2020) |
| Land area | 56.86 sq mi (147.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9098° N, 96.6303° W |
| ZIP codes | 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75048, 75238 |
| Official website | garlandtx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4829000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Garland
- Rowlett4.8 mi E
- Sachse5.0 mi NE
- Richardson6.2 mi NW
- Murphy7.5 mi N
- Sunnyvale8.7 mi SE
- Wylie10.2 mi NE
- Heath10.4 mi E
- Parker10.5 mi N
- University Park10.5 mi SW
- St. Paul10.5 mi NE
- Mesquite10.7 mi S
- Rockwall11.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Garland
What county is Garland in?
Garland is in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the population of Garland, TX?
246,018 people lived in Garland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Garland, TX?
The main ZIP code is 75040. Other ZIP codes: 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75048, 75238.
What is the elevation of Garland?
551 feet (168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Garland?
Rowlett (4.8 mi), Sachse (5.0 mi), Richardson (6.2 mi), Murphy (7.5 mi), Sunnyvale (8.7 mi).
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