Runaway Bay
City in Wise County, Texas
Runaway Bay is a city in Wise County, Texas, with 1,546 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Bridgeport, 1.9 miles NE.
- 1,546residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 614 / sq mipopulation density
- 76426ZIP code
About Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay is a city in Wise County, Texas, lying at the Southern end of Lake Bridgeport. The population was 1,546 in 2020. On April 25, 2026, a tornado struck the town causing significant damage and killing one person.
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Living in Runaway Bay
- Median household income
- $96,875
- Median home value
- $307,600
- Median rent
- $1,227/mo
- Median age
- 54.3
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Runaway Bay had 1,546 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,546 |
|---|---|
| Density | 614 per sq mi (237 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Runaway Bay at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Wise County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,546 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 4.27 sq mi (11.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1915° N, 97.8580° W |
| ZIP code | 76426 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4863782 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Runaway Bay
- Lake Bridgeport1.9 mi NE
- Bridgeport5.0 mi E
- Chico8.0 mi NE
- Paradise10.2 mi E
- Alvord14.8 mi NE
- Decatur15.8 mi E
- Perrin16.3 mi SW
- Jacksboro17.7 mi W
- Sunset18.4 mi N
- Springtown18.5 mi SE
- Boyd18.6 mi SE
- Carter20.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Runaway Bay
What county is Runaway Bay in?
Runaway Bay is in Wise County, Texas.
What is the population of Runaway Bay, TX?
1,546 people lived in Runaway Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Runaway Bay, TX?
The ZIP code of Runaway Bay is 76426.
What is the elevation of Runaway Bay?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Runaway Bay?
Lake Bridgeport (1.9 mi), Bridgeport (5.0 mi), Chico (8.0 mi), Paradise (10.2 mi), Alvord (14.8 mi).
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