Plainview
City in Hale County, Texas
Plainview is a city in Hale County, Texas, with 20,187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,366 ft (1,026 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seth Ward, 2.4 miles NE.
- 20,187residents (2020 Census)
- 3,366 ftelevation · 1,026 m
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.0 km²
- 1,453 / sq mipopulation density
- 79072ZIP code
About Plainview
Plainview is a city in and the county seat of Hale County, Texas, United States. The population was 20,187 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Wayland Baptist University. The Downtown Plainview Commercial Historic District is a business center for the high plains regions, with cafes and parks.
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Living in Plainview
- Median household income
- $44,768
- Median home value
- $113,000
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Plainview had 20,187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,453 per sq mi (561 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plainview at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hale County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,187 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.89 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,366 ft (1,026 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1911° N, 101.7235° W |
| ZIP code | 79072 |
| Official website | plainviewtx.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4857980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plainview
- Seth Ward2.4 mi NE
- Hale Center11.1 mi SW
- Edmonson11.6 mi NW
- Kress12.2 mi N
- Lockney16.7 mi E
- Petersburg23.3 mi S
- Olton23.6 mi W
- Tulia24.1 mi N
- Hart26.1 mi NW
- Abernathy26.2 mi S
- Floydada26.4 mi SE
- Spade30.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plainview
What county is Plainview in?
Plainview is in Hale County, Texas.
What is the population of Plainview, TX?
20,187 people lived in Plainview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plainview, TX?
The ZIP code of Plainview is 79072.
What is the elevation of Plainview?
3,366 feet (1,026 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plainview?
Seth Ward (2.4 mi), Hale Center (11.1 mi), Edmonson (11.6 mi), Kress (12.2 mi), Lockney (16.7 mi).
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