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What county is Laredo, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Laredo, Texas is in Webb County.

Laredo at a glance

Population255,949Largest place in Webb County
Land area109.1 sq mi2,346 people per sq mi
Share of Webb County96%of the county's residents live here
County seatYes
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line18 mito Zapata County

How close is Laredo to a county line?

The center of Laredo (its Census internal point) is about 18 mi from the Zapata County line. Homes near the edge of town can be much closer; if you live near a line, check your address and the lookup will tell you how far you are from it.

What ZIP codes are in Laredo?

7 ZIP codes use the name Laredo or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
78040LaredoWebb County
78041LaredoWebb County
78042LaredoWebb County
78043LaredoWebb County
78044LaredoWebb County
78045LaredoWebb County
78046LaredoWebb County

About Webb County

County seat: Laredo. FIPS code 48479. Population 267,731. All Webb County facts.

Towns near Laredo

  • Rio Bravo: 14 mi away, Webb County
  • El Cenizo: 16 mi away, Webb County
  • Medina: 45 mi away, Zapata County
  • Zapata: 48 mi away, Zapata County
  • Falcon Lake Estates: 50 mi away, Zapata County
  • Siesta Shores: 51 mi away, Zapata County

Laredo has about 255,949 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laredo, TX in?
Laredo, Texas is in Webb County. The county seat of Webb County is Laredo.
What ZIP codes are in Laredo, TX?
78040, 78041, 78042, 78043, 78044, 78045, 78046.
Is Laredo the county seat of Webb County?
Yes.
What time zone is Laredo, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Laredo address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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