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What county is Waxahachie, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Waxahachie, Texas is in Ellis County.

Waxahachie at a glance

Population43,5913rd largest place in Ellis County
Land area49.8 sq mi876 people per sq mi
Share of Ellis County21%of the county's residents live here
County seatYes
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line10 mito Dallas County

How close is Waxahachie to a county line?

The center of Waxahachie (its Census internal point) is about 10 mi from the Dallas 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 Waxahachie?

3 ZIP codes use the name Waxahachie 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)
75165WaxahachieEllis County
75167WaxahachieEllis County
75168WaxahachieEllis County

About Ellis County

County seat: Waxahachie. FIPS code 48139. Population 203,927. All Ellis County facts.

Towns near Waxahachie

  • Red Oak: 8.2 mi away, Ellis County
  • Oak Leaf: 8.3 mi away, Ellis County
  • Midlothian: 9.7 mi away, Ellis County
  • Ovilla: 9.9 mi away, Ellis County
  • Glenn Heights: 10 mi away, Dallas County
  • Palmer: 10 mi away, Ellis County

Waxahachie has about 43,591 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 Waxahachie, TX in?
Waxahachie, Texas is in Ellis County. The county seat of Ellis County is Waxahachie.
What ZIP codes are in Waxahachie, TX?
75165, 75167, 75168.
Is Waxahachie the county seat of Ellis County?
Yes.
What time zone is Waxahachie, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Waxahachie address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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