Palestine, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Palestine, TX is a small incorporated city located in Anderson County in the state of Texas. Our data estimates 18,243 residents, places it at 31.754°N, 95.647°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 Palestine, TX?

What is the population of Palestine, TX?

Palestine has an estimated population of 18,243. That makes it the 166th 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 Palestine is roughly 12.7 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 Brushy Creek (18,399), Kilgore (18,265), Boerne (18,232), Orange (18,118), Alton (18,105). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Palestine differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Palestine?

Palestine has about 912 people per square mile (352 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 56% 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 Palestine use?

The postal data lists 4 ZIP codes for Palestine: 75801, 75803, 75802, 75882. 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 Palestine in?

Palestine 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 442 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 Palestine located in Texas?

Palestine lies in the eastern part of Texas, at 31.754° north latitude and 95.647° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 160 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Mansfield, LA, roughly 116 miles to the east, which shows how near Palestine is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Tyler, TX, 44 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Palestine, TX?

The closest listed place to Palestine is Jacksonville, TX, 26.9 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Palestine in?

Palestine is in Anderson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48001. The county contains 3 places in our data, 1 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 Elkhart (1,299), Frankston (1,170). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Palestine from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Palestine is closest to Houston, TX at about 137 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,354 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 Palestine?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Palestine: Palestine, IL (1,273), Palestine, AR (576), Palestine, OH (184). When you search for Palestine, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Palestine in Anderson County, Texas.

Planning a move to Palestine?

If you are weighing Palestine, 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.