Luling, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Luling? It is an incorporated town-sized municipality in Caldwell County, Texas, with an estimated 5,869 people according to our dataset. It lies at 29.681°N, 97.647°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Luling, TX?

What is the population of Luling, TX?

Luling has an estimated population of 5,869. That makes it the 373rd largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the 2nd largest of 5 places in Caldwell County. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Luling is roughly 4.1 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 Slaton (5,890), Nolanville (5,879), Windcrest (5,876), Hutchins (5,866), Littlefield (5,843). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Luling differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Luling?

Luling has about 1,064 people per square mile (411 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 62% 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 Luling use?

Luling uses one ZIP code: 78648. 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 Luling in?

Luling is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). 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 North Hobbs, NM, about 388 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 Luling located in Texas?

Luling lies in the eastern part of Texas, at 29.681° north latitude and 97.647° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 43 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Carlyss, LA, roughly 258 miles to the east, which shows how near Luling is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Austin, TX, 43 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Luling, TX?

The closest listed place to Luling is Lockhart, TX, 13.8 miles to the north. 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 Luling in?

Luling is in Caldwell County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48055. The county contains 5 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Lockhart (14,133), Uhland (1,294), Martindale (1,231), Niederwald (599). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Luling from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Luling is closest to Houston, TX at about 136 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,533 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 Luling?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Luling: Luling, LA (14,049). When you search for Luling, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Luling in Caldwell County, Texas.

Planning a move to Luling?

If you are weighing Luling, 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.