Kaufman Texas Map

About Kaufman, Texas

Kaufman is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,538. The population density is 317.4 people per km². Kaufman is located at 32.5890°N, 96.3089°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75142.

Kaufman rests in a landscape of rolling plains, where the deep, rich soil, a legacy of ancient seas, gives way to horizons that stretch out with an almost boundless invitation. It lies 14.5 miles south-east of Forney, TX (from Forney, TX: bearing 139°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-south-east of Crandall. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening cotton and sun-baked earth, a perfume unique to this corner of the Lone Star State. Pecan trees, their branches spreading like generous arms, dot the fields, offering shade and a promise of autumn bounty, while the gentle undulation of the terrain guides the eye toward distant clusters of live oaks. The character of Kaufman is one of quiet resilience, a place where the sky feels vast and the rhythm of life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, reflecting the enduring spirit of the land. The history of Kaufman is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it, a testament to the agricultural prowess that has long defined its economy. For generations, cotton and cattle have been the lifeblood of Kaufman County, their cultivation shaping the very contours of the landscape and the lives of its people. The town itself grew around the needs of these industries, fostering a close-knit community where neighborly support is as natural as the sunrise. While agriculture remains a significant presence, Kaufman has also seen diversification, with small businesses and a burgeoning service sector contributing to its steady, organic growth. The old courthouse square, a hub of civic life, still echoes with the stories of pioneers and farmers, a living monument to the enduring spirit that built Kaufman.

About This Kaufman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaufman, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.589024, -96.308869. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kaufman and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Kaufman includes the ZIP code (75142), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Kaufman Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kaufman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.