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What county is Overton, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Overton, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (83.6%) live in the Rusk County part; the rest live in Smith County.

Which counties do Overton residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Rusk County83.6% (2,201 people)
Smith County16.4% (432 people)

How is Overton's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Rusk County80.3%
Smith County19.7%

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Overton at a glance

Population2,6334th largest place in Rusk County
Land area6.7 sq mi393 people per sq mi
Share of Rusk County4%of the county's residents live here
County seatHenderson13 mi from Overton
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Overton?

1 ZIP codes use the name Overton 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)
75684OvertonRusk County 83%, Smith County 17%

About Rusk County

County seat: Henderson. FIPS code 48401. Population 52,613. All Rusk County facts.

Towns near Overton

  • New London: 2.5 mi away, Rusk County
  • Arp: 5.8 mi away, Smith County
  • Kilgore: 11 mi away, Gregg County
  • Liberty City: 12 mi away, Gregg County
  • Troup: 13 mi away, Smith County
  • Henderson: 13 mi away, Rusk County

Overton has about 2,633 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 Overton, TX in?
Overton, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (83.6%) live in the Rusk County part; the rest live in Smith County. The county seat of Rusk County is Henderson.
Is Overton in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Rusk County (83.6% of residents), Smith County (16.4% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Overton, TX?
75684.
Is Overton the county seat of Rusk County?
No. The county seat is Henderson, about 13 mi away.
What time zone is Overton, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Overton address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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