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Paris, TX
City in Lamar County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75460, 75462.
Population
24,775
Land area
35.2sq mi
People per sq mi
704
ZIP codes
2
Paris and its ZIP codes
Paris at a glance
- Paris is about 6.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 136th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $47,239, 40% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (47% below Texas) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Paris, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants128
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies9
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Paris, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,239
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,633), Irish Americans (1,248), German Americans (1,075).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Paris.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,747
22,227 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
PPP loans
$68.7M
1,201 loans, 8,658 jobs reported
How people get to work
Paris, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paris, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 33°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paris, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Paris
2 in or overlapping Paris. Population shown
Cities near Paris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RenoCity | 4.4 mi | 4.1 |
| TocoCity | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Sun ValleyCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PowderlyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 7.3 |
| BlossomCity | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| BrookstonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| RoxtonCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| PettyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| DetroitTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| DeportCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Grant, OKCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Honey GroveCity | 22 mi | 3 |
| CooperCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Hugo, OKCity | 23 mi | 6.3 |
| Pecan GapCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| BogataCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paris, TX in?
- Paris is in Lamar County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Paris, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paris include 75460, 75462.
- What is the population of Paris, TX?
- About 24,775 people live in Paris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paris?
- Nearby places include Reno (4.4 mi), Toco (6.1 mi), Sun Valley (6.9 mi), Powderly (9.1 mi), Blossom (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023