Baytown
City in Harris County, Texas
Baytown is a city in Harris County, Texas, with 83,701 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highlands, 6.5 miles NW.
- 83,701residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 42.8 sq miland area · 110.9 km²
- 1,955 / sq mipopulation density
- 77520main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Baytown
Baytown is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within Harris and Chambers counties. Located in the metropolitan statistical area of Greater Houston, it lies on the northern side of the Galveston Bay complex near the outlets of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. It is the sixth-largest city within this metropolitan area and seventh largest community (including The Woodlands CDP). Major highways serving the city include State Highway 99, State Highway 146 and Interstate 10. At the 2020 U.S. census, Baytown had a population of 83,701, and it had an estimated population of 84,324 in 2022.
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Living in Baytown
- Median household income
- $59,910
- Median home value
- $197,300
- Median rent
- $1,307/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Baytown had 83,701 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 83,701 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,955 per sq mi (755 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baytown at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 83,701 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.82 sq mi (110.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7663° N, 94.9627° W |
| ZIP codes | 77520, 77521 |
| Official website | baytown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4806128 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baytown
- Highlands6.5 mi NW
- Morgan's Point6.9 mi S
- Beach City7.2 mi E
- Mont Belvieu7.8 mi NE
- La Porte8.6 mi SW
- Barrett8.7 mi NW
- Channelview9.3 mi W
- Cove9.6 mi E
- Deer Park10.6 mi SW
- Shoreacres10.6 mi S
- Old River-Winfree11.1 mi NE
- Crosby11.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Baytown
What county is Baytown in?
Baytown is in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of Baytown, TX?
83,701 people lived in Baytown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Baytown, TX?
The main ZIP code is 77520. Other ZIP codes: 77521.
What is the elevation of Baytown?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Baytown?
Highlands (6.5 mi), Morgan's Point (6.9 mi), Beach City (7.2 mi), Mont Belvieu (7.8 mi), La Porte (8.6 mi).
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