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What county is Whitewright, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Whitewright, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (99.5%) live in the Grayson County part; the rest live in Fannin County.

Which counties do Whitewright residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Grayson County99.5% (1,602 people)
Fannin County0.5% (8 people)

How is Whitewright's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Grayson County95.2%
Fannin County4.8%

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Whitewright at a glance

Population1,61011th largest place in Grayson County
Land area1.8 sq mi879 people per sq mi
Share of Grayson County1%of the county's residents live here
County seatSherman16 mi from Whitewright
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Whitewright?

1 ZIP codes use the name Whitewright 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)
75491WhitewrightGrayson County 58%, Fannin County 41%, Collin County 1%

About Grayson County

County seat: Sherman. FIPS code 48181. Population 139,988. All Grayson County facts.

Towns near Whitewright

  • Bells: 7.3 mi away, Grayson County
  • Westminster: 11 mi away, Collin County
  • Leonard: 12 mi away, Fannin County
  • Van Alstyne: 12 mi away, Grayson County
  • Howe: 13 mi away, Grayson County
  • Bonham: 13 mi away, Fannin County

Whitewright has about 1,610 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 Whitewright, TX in?
Whitewright, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (99.5%) live in the Grayson County part; the rest live in Fannin County. The county seat of Grayson County is Sherman.
Is Whitewright in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Grayson County (99.5% of residents), Fannin County (0.5% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Whitewright, TX?
75491.
Is Whitewright the county seat of Grayson County?
No. The county seat is Sherman, about 16 mi away.
What time zone is Whitewright, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Whitewright address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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