Mesquite
City in Dallas County, Texas
Mesquite is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with 150,108 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 495 ft (151 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunnyvale, 3.1 miles NE.
- 150,108residents (2020 Census)
- 495 ftelevation · 151 m
- 49.1 sq miland area · 127.2 km²
- 3,057 / sq mipopulation density
- 75149main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Mesquite
Mesquite is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Dallas County with portions extending into Kaufman County. The population was 150,108 at the 2020 census, making it the 22nd-most populous city in Texas. Mesquite is positioned at the crossroads of four major highways (Interstates 30, 635, 20, and U.S. Route 80), making locations such as downtown Dallas, Lake Ray Hubbard, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport accessible.
According to legislative action, the city is the "Rodeo Capital of Texas". In 2016, Mesquite received a Playful City USA designation for the fourth year in a row. The city has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for over 25 years. The city of Mesquite holds the 10th-longest reign in all of Texas.
The city of Mesquite is served by its own local airport, Mesquite Metro Airport. Companies and institutions with a major presence in the city are the United Parcel Service, AT&T, Charter Spectrum, Eastfield College, Ashley Furniture, and FedEx.
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Living in Mesquite
- Median household income
- $72,537
- Median home value
- $245,700
- Median rent
- $1,513/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Mesquite had 150,108 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 150,108 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,057 per sq mi (1,180 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mesquite at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 150,108 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.11 sq mi (127.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7596° N, 96.5842° W |
| ZIP codes | 75149, 75150, 75180, 75181, 75182 |
| Official website | cityofmesquite.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4847892 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mesquite
- Sunnyvale3.1 mi NE
- Balch Springs3.7 mi SW
- Travis Ranch6.8 mi NE
- Seagoville7.7 mi S
- Forney7.7 mi E
- Heath9.6 mi NE
- Heartland9.7 mi SE
- Garland10.7 mi N
- Dallas10.8 mi W
- Hutchins10.9 mi SW
- Rowlett11.0 mi N
- Talty11.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite
What county is Mesquite in?
Mesquite is in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the population of Mesquite, TX?
150,108 people lived in Mesquite at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mesquite, TX?
The main ZIP code is 75149. Other ZIP codes: 75150, 75180, 75181, 75182.
What is the elevation of Mesquite?
495 feet (151 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mesquite?
Sunnyvale (3.1 mi), Balch Springs (3.7 mi), Travis Ranch (6.8 mi), Seagoville (7.7 mi), Forney (7.7 mi).
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