Paris Texas Map

About Paris, Texas

Paris is a locality in Lamar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 24,775. The population density is 270.8 people per km². Paris is located at 33.6609°N, 95.5555°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75462.

Paris, Texas, unfolds under a wide, expansive sky, its landscape a gentle undulation of fertile Blackland Prairie soil, broken by the occasional cluster of pecan trees and the silver glint of slow-moving creeks. It lies 48.3 miles north-east of Greenville, TX (from Greenville, TX: bearing 41°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west of Reno. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked grass, a perfume of the Northeast Texas countryside, and at dusk, the light softens, bathing the modest homes and sprawling fields in a honeyed glow that feels both ancient and immediate. The terrain, shaped by eons of wind and water, is an invitation to the open horizon, a place where the land itself seems to breathe, its contours echoing the quiet, persistent pulse of life. This Paris, a place with a name that whispers of grander cities, carries its own distinct history, rooted in the agricultural bounty of the region. For generations, cotton and later, diverse crops, have been the lifeblood of its economy, their cultivation a dance with the seasons that has shaped the rhythms of daily life. Though the agricultural core remains, the town has diversified, with small businesses and a growing presence in manufacturing contributing to its steady hum. A notable landmark, the Eiffel Tower replica, stands as a whimsical nod to its namesake, a charming anomaly against the backdrop of classic Texas architecture and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Paris Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Paris, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Paris and Lamar County.

Detailed location data for Paris includes the ZIP code (75460), telephone area code (972, 469), county seat of Lamar County (Paris), and school district assignment (Paris 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 Paris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.