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What county is Richardson, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Richardson, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (64.2%) live in the Dallas County part; the rest live in Collin County.

Which counties do Richardson residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Dallas County64.2% (75,948 people)
Collin County35.8% (42,321 people)

How is Richardson's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Dallas County63.9%
Collin County36.1%

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Richardson at a glance

Population118,2698th largest place in Dallas County
Land area28.6 sq mi4,141 people per sq mi
Share of Dallas County3%of the county's residents live here
County seatDallas13 mi from Richardson
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Richardson?

5 ZIP codes use the name Richardson 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)
75080RichardsonDallas County 71%, Collin County 29%
75081RichardsonDallas County
75082RichardsonCollin County 85%, Dallas County 15%
75083RichardsonDallas County
75085RichardsonDallas County

About Dallas County

County seat: Dallas. FIPS code 48113. Population 2,603,816. All Dallas County facts.

Towns near Richardson

  • Plano: 5.9 mi away, Collin County
  • Garland: 6.2 mi away, Dallas County
  • Murphy: 6.5 mi away, Collin County
  • Addison: 7.3 mi away, Dallas County
  • Sachse: 7.5 mi away, Dallas County
  • Parker: 7.8 mi away, Collin County

Richardson has about 118,269 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 Richardson, TX in?
Richardson, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (64.2%) live in the Dallas County part; the rest live in Collin County. The county seat of Dallas County is Dallas.
Is Richardson in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Dallas County (64.2% of residents), Collin County (35.8% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Richardson, TX?
75080, 75081, 75082, 75083, 75085.
Is Richardson the county seat of Dallas County?
No. The county seat is Dallas, about 13 mi away.
What time zone is Richardson, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Richardson address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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