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Longview, TX
City in Gregg County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75601, 75602, 75604, 75605.
Population
82,923
Land area
56.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,475
ZIP codes
4
Longview and its ZIP codes
Longview at a glance
- Longview is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $63,340 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,600 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $1,101 a month.
Local data for Longview, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools36
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks37
- Post Offices3
- Parks44
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants329
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies10
- Hospice Care7
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers30
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools8
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Longview, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,340
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$1,101/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (15,839), Irish Americans (6,874), German Americans (6,521).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gregg County. PPP loans are for Longview.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,094
75,602 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,285
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$851M
FY 2026, $6,850 per person
PPP loans
$132M
1,753 loans, 15,442 jobs reported
How people get to work
Longview, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Longview, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
647
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
258
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Longview, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Longview
4 in or overlapping Longview. Population shown
Cities near Longview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White OakCity | 6.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Clarksville CityCity | 8 mi | 6.4 |
| LakeportCity | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Warren CityCity | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| East MountainCity | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Union GroveCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| KilgoreCity | 10 mi | 18.6 |
| HallsvilleCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| GladewaterCity | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| Lake CherokeeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| EastonCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| GilmerCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| NesbittTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Ore CityCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| TatumCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Longview, TX in?
- Longview is in Gregg County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Longview, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Longview include 75601, 75602, 75604, 75605.
- What is the population of Longview, TX?
- About 82,923 people live in Longview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Longview?
- Nearby places include White Oak (6.2 mi), Clarksville City (8 mi), Lakeport (8.2 mi), Warren City (9.1 mi), East Mountain (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023