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Runnels County, TX
5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Runnels County, Texas.
Population
9,874
Land area
1,051sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Runnels County
Runnels County at a glance
- Runnels County is 92% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,632 a year, 20% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,300 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $847 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ballinger (3,583), Winters (2,405) and Miles (1,030).
Local data for Runnels County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Runnels County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,632
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$109,300
Prices -14.5% in a year
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,074), German Americans (1,973), Irish Americans (906).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,054
3,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,795
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.4M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
PPP loans
$17.05M
652 loans, 1,936 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$125K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Runnels County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Runnels County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Runnels County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.3%
U.S. 11.1% +8.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Runnels County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Runnels County, TX?
- Ballinger is the largest city or town in Runnels County, with about 3,583 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Runnels County?
- Runnels County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76821, 76861, 76865, 76875, 76882.
- What is the population of Runnels County, TX?
- About 9,874 people live in Runnels County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Runnels County?
- Runnels County borders Taylor County, Tom Green County, Nolan County, Coleman County, Coke County, Concho County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023