Plano, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Plano is a large incorporated city in Collin County, Texas. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 287,677, sits at 33.050°N, 96.749°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 Plano, TX?

What is the population of Plano, TX?

Plano has an estimated population of 287,677. That makes it the 11th 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 Plano 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 Lubbock (267,648), Laredo (262,491), McKinney (258,277), Killeen (258,009), Garland (239,928). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Plano differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Plano?

Plano has about 4,012 people per square mile (1,549 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 95% 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 Plano use?

The postal data lists 8 ZIP codes for Plano: 75093, 75023, 75025, 75024, 75074, 75075, 75026, 75086. A long list like this is typical of a large city, where dozens of delivery areas, PO box codes and institutional codes sit inside the same municipality. 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 Plano in?

Plano 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 370 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 Plano located in Texas?

Plano lies in the northeastern part of Texas, at 33.050° north latitude and 96.749° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 199 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Durant, OK, roughly 68 miles to the north, which shows how near Plano is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Richardson, TX, 6 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Plano, TX?

The closest listed place to Plano is Richardson, TX, 5.9 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Plano in?

Plano is in Collin County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48085. The county contains 24 places in our data, 14 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 McKinney (258,277), Frisco (200,490), Allen (105,623), Wylie (53,067), Prosper (24,579). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Plano from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Plano is closest to Houston, TX at about 239 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,363 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 Plano?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Plano: Plano, IL (11,665), Plano, KY (1,348), Plano, IA (67). When you search for Plano, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Plano in Collin County, Texas.

Planning a move to Plano?

If you are weighing Plano, 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. See the cities within 50 miles of Plano to understand the surrounding region. 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.