Barrett

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas

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Barrett is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Harris County, Texas, with 5,223 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crosby, 3.4 miles N.

About Barrett

Barrett, also named Barrett Station, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,223 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1889 by Harrison Barrett, a formerly enslaved person.

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Median household income
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Median home value
$190,000
Median age
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Barrett, TX population

Barrett had 5,223 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,223
Density817 per sq mi (316 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Barrett at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHarris County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,223 (2020)
Land area6.39 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Water area0.23 sq mi (0.59 km²)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates29.8654° N, 95.0525° W
ZIP code77562
Census code (GEOID)4805696

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Barrett

What county is Barrett in?

Barrett is in Harris County, Texas.

What is the population of Barrett, TX?

5,223 people lived in Barrett at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Barrett, TX?

The ZIP code of Barrett is 77562.

What is the elevation of Barrett?

43 feet (13 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Barrett?

Crosby (3.4 mi), Highlands (3.6 mi), Sheldon (4.9 mi), Channelview (6.2 mi), Baytown (8.7 mi).

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