Ballinger, Texas

Ballinger, Texas
Ballinger Texas City Hall
Motto: 
The Greatest Little Town in Texas
Interactive map of Ballinger, Texas
Coordinates: 31°44′42″N 99°57′36″W / 31.74500°N 99.96000°W / 31.74500; -99.96000
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyRunnels
Area
 • Total
3.50 sq mi (9.07 km2)
 • Land3.50 sq mi (9.06 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,647 ft (502 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,619
 • Density1,000/sq mi (400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76821
Area code325
FIPS code48-05456
GNIS feature ID2409778
Websitewww.baltx.org

Ballinger (/ˈbælɪnər/ BAL-in-jər) is a city in Runnels County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,619 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Runnels County. Downtown Ballinger features historic 1800s buildings with shops and restaurants.