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Terrell, TX
City in Kaufman County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75160.
Population
20,366
Land area
33.2sq mi
People per sq mi
613
ZIP codes
1
Terrell and its ZIP codes
Terrell at a glance
- Terrell is about 5.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 157th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $65,842 a year, 16% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,500 (23% below Texas) and median rent is $1,232 a month.
Local data for Terrell, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terrell, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,842
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$218,500
Median rent
$1,232/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,209), German Americans (1,337), Irish Americans (1,157).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Terrell.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
45,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$863M
FY 2026, $5,938 per person
PPP loans
$55.2M
783 loans, 6,551 jobs reported
How people get to work
Terrell, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terrell, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terrell, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.4%
U.S. 11.1% +10.3 pts
ZIP codes in Terrell
1 in or overlapping Terrell. Population shown
Cities near Terrell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak RidgeTown | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| TaltyTown | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| PoetryTown | 7.3 mi | 4 |
| Post Oak BendCity | 7.3 mi | 2.1 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4 |
| ForneyCity | 9.2 mi | 15.9 |
| McLendon-ChisholmCity | 9.4 mi | 12.6 |
| HeartlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| KaufmanCity | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| Travis RanchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CrandallCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| HeathCity | 13 mi | 12.4 |
| Union ValleyCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Oak GroveTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| Mobile CityCity | 15 mi | 0 |
| QuinlanCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Terrell, TX in?
- Terrell is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Terrell, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Terrell include 75160.
- What is the population of Terrell, TX?
- About 20,366 people live in Terrell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Terrell?
- Nearby places include Oak Ridge (6.1 mi), Talty (7 mi), Poetry (7.3 mi), Post Oak Bend (7.3 mi), Elmo (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023