Mesquite, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Mesquite is an incorporated city in Dallas County, Texas. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 140,937, sits at 32.762°N, 96.589°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Texas, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Mesquite, TX?

What is the population of Mesquite, TX?

Mesquite has an estimated population of 140,937. That makes it the 30th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the 5th largest of 25 places in Dallas County. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Mesquite is many dozens of times larger than a typical place 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 Beaumont (146,091), Tyler (143,796), Carrollton (139,248), Harlingen (136,037), Round Rock (133,372). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Mesquite differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Mesquite?

Mesquite has about 2,981 people per square mile (1,151 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 91% 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 Mesquite use?

Mesquite uses 5 ZIP codes: 75149, 75150, 75181, 75185, 75187. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. 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 Mesquite in?

Mesquite 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 380 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 Mesquite located in Texas?

Mesquite lies in the eastern part of Texas, at 32.762° north latitude and 96.589° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 183 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Durant, OK, roughly 86 miles to the north, which shows how near Mesquite is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Garland, TX, 10 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Mesquite, TX?

The closest listed place to Mesquite is Sunnyvale, TX, 3.0 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Mesquite in?

Mesquite is in Dallas County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48113. The county contains 25 places in our data, 23 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Dallas (5,743,938), Garland (239,928), Irving (239,798), Grand Prairie (194,543), Carrollton (139,248). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Mesquite from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Mesquite is closest to Houston, TX at about 217 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,364 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 Mesquite?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Mesquite: Mesquite, NV (19,726), Mesquite, NM (408). When you search for Mesquite, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Mesquite in Dallas County, Texas.

Planning a move to Mesquite?

If you are weighing Mesquite, 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.

Where to go next

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.