Eagle Pass, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Eagle Pass, TX is an incorporated city located in Maverick County in the state of Texas. Our data estimates 55,686 residents, places it at 28.712°N, 100.484°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Eagle Pass, TX?

What is the population of Eagle Pass, TX?

Eagle Pass has an estimated population of 55,686. That makes it the 71st largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Eagle Pass is roughly 38.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Texas with a similar population include Euless (57,197), Grapevine (55,281), Little Elm (53,126), Wylie (53,067), DeSoto (52,988). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Eagle Pass differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Eagle Pass?

Eagle Pass has about 3,149 people per square mile (1,216 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 92% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Eagle Pass use?

Eagle Pass uses one ZIP code: 78852. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Eagle Pass in?

Eagle Pass is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Matamoros). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Hobbs, NM, about 320 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Eagle Pass located in Texas?

Eagle Pass lies in the southern part of Texas, at 28.712° north latitude and 100.484° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 198 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Hobbs, NM, roughly 320 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Eagle Pass is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Laredo, TX, 100 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Eagle Pass, TX?

The closest listed place to Eagle Pass is Eidson Road, TX, 3.1 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Eagle Pass in?

Eagle Pass is in Maverick County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48323. The county contains 12 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 10 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Eidson Road (9,714), Chula Vista (4,722), Elm Creek (3,590), Rosita (2,792), Siesta Acres (1,620). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Eagle Pass from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Eagle Pass is closest to Houston, TX at about 316 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,711 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Eagle Pass?

No. In our data, Eagle Pass in Maverick County, Texas is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Eagle Pass?

If you are weighing Eagle Pass, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.