Perrin, Texas

Perrin, Texas
In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east
Perrin
Perrin
Coordinates: 33°02′06″N 98°04′09″W / 33.03500°N 98.06917°W / 33.03500; -98.06917
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJack
Area
 • Total
1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2)
 • Land1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2)
 • Water0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
1,050 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
398
 • Density250/sq mi (96.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76486
Area code940
FIPS code48-56864
GNIS feature ID2586969

Perrin is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Perrin had a population of 346. It is located at the intersection of US Highway 281 and FM 2210.

US 281 leads north from Perrin 14 miles (23 km) to Jacksboro and south 16 miles (26 km) to Mineral Wells. Fort Worth is 53 miles (85 km) to the southeast.

Businesses in the community include the Pirate One Stop (the town's only gas station), the US Post Office (ZIP code 76486), multiple churches, a Skid Steer dealership, a Food Truck, and the school.

The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District serves area students including those living in the nearby community of Whitt.