Midlothian, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Midlothian? It is a small incorporated city in Ellis County, Texas, with an estimated 33,532 people according to our dataset. It lies at 32.467°N, 96.989°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Midlothian, TX?

What is the population of Midlothian, TX?

Midlothian has an estimated population of 33,532. That makes it the 109th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the 2nd largest of 16 places in Ellis County. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Midlothian is roughly 23.3 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 Nacogdoches (34,420), Socorro (34,370), Deer Park (33,474), Copperas Cove (33,235), Harker Heights (32,421). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Midlothian differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Midlothian?

Midlothian has about 528 people per square mile (204 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 35% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Midlothian use?

Midlothian uses one ZIP code: 76065. 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 Midlothian in?

Midlothian 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 358 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 Midlothian located in Texas?

Midlothian lies in the eastern part of Texas, at 32.467° north latitude and 96.989° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 156 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Durant, OK, roughly 111 miles to the north, which shows how near Midlothian is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Grand Prairie, TX, 15 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Midlothian, TX?

The closest listed place to Midlothian is Venus, TX, 7.0 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Midlothian in?

Midlothian is in Ellis County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48139. The county contains 16 places in our data, 4 of which have their own page here and 12 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Waxahachie (37,988), Ennis (20,357), Red Oak (13,464), Ovilla (4,167), Ferris (2,974). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Midlothian from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Midlothian is closest to Houston, TX at about 208 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,395 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 Midlothian?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Midlothian: Midlothian, IL (14,346), Midlothian, MD (388). When you search for Midlothian, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Midlothian in Ellis County, Texas.

Planning a move to Midlothian?

If you are weighing Midlothian, 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.