Ballinger, Texas

Ballinger, Texas
Ballinger Texas City Hall
Motto: 
The Greatest Little Town in 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)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,647 ft (502 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,619
  Density1,020/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.ballinger-tx.com

Ballinger (/ˈbælɪnər/ BAL-in-jər) is a city in Runnels County, Texas, United States. The 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.