La Salle County, Texas
La Salle County, Texas, has 6,517 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Cotulla. It uses Central Time and covers 1,487 sq mi (3,851 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 6,517
- Land area
- 1,487 sq mi (3,851 km²)
- County seat or government
- Cotulla
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $57,716 ± $17,385
- Median home value
- $97,800 ± $35,801
- Median rent, with utilities
- $819 ± $128
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76% ± 9.4 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Outside any metro or micro areaNext to: Laredo, TX metro area and San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area
- Water area
- 7.53 sq mi (19.5 km²)
- State
- Texas
- County code (FIPS)
- 48283
- Coordinates (central point)
- 28.351098, -99.096774
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in La Salle County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Central TimeAmerica/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
Near a time-zone line, check where you are with the time-zone finder. Your phone’s setting can differ.
ZIP Code areas, largest first
5 ZIP Code areas overlap La Salle County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
School districts in La Salle County, largest first
- Cotulla Independent School District6,731 people
- Dilley Independent School District5,347 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Cotulla, Texas (city)3,664 people
- Encinal, Texas (city)1,298 people
- Fowlerton, Texas (CDP)129 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- McMullen County, Texas32 mi east
- Frio County, Texas36 mi north
- Dimmit County, Texas41 mi west
- Webb County, Texas43 mi south
- Atascosa County, Texas51 mi northeast
- Duval County, Texas59 mi southeast
Before using this answer on a form
Use a precise point for address-level questions. A device accuracy circle can cross a boundary; confirm tax, voting or jury details with the responsible office.
Find the county where you are now, check its ZIP area, or check the time zone where you are.