College Station
City in Brazos County, Texas
College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, with 120,511 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bryan, 7.5 miles NW.
- 120,511residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 51.2 sq miland area · 132.5 km²
- 2,356 / sq mipopulation density
- 77845main ZIP code (3 in total)
About College Station
College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, United States, situated in East-Central Texas in the Brazos Valley, towards the eastern edge of the region known as the Texas Triangle. It is 83 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Houston and 87 miles (140 km) east-northeast of Austin. As of the 2020 census, College Station had a population of 120,511. College Station and Bryan make up the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area, the 15th-largest metropolitan area in Texas, with an estimated population 287,476 as of 2026.
College Station is home to the main campus of Texas A&M University, the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The city owes its name and existence to the university's location along a railroad. Texas A&M's triple designation as a land-grant university, National Sea Grant College Program, and National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program reflects the broad scope of the research endeavors it brings to the city, with ongoing projects funded by agencies such as NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research.
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Living in College Station
- Median household income
- $50,900
- Median home value
- $346,700
- Median rent
- $1,194/mo
- Median age
- 22.9
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College Station had 120,511 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 120,511 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,356 per sq mi (909 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
College Station at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brazos County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 120,511 (2020) |
| Land area | 51.16 sq mi (132.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5852° N, 96.2964° W |
| ZIP codes | 77845, 77840, 77843 |
| Official website | cstx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4815976 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near College Station
- Bryan7.5 mi NW
- Snook12.3 mi SW
- Wixon Valley12.5 mi N
- Lake Bryan13.6 mi NW
- Clay13.9 mi S
- Tunis14.1 mi W
- Kurten14.2 mi N
- Beaver Creek18.2 mi SW
- Iola18.3 mi NE
- Navasota18.4 mi SE
- Lyons18.9 mi SW
- Anderson19.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about College Station
What county is College Station in?
College Station is in Brazos County, Texas.
What is the population of College Station, TX?
120,511 people lived in College Station at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of College Station, TX?
The main ZIP code is 77845. Other ZIP codes: 77840, 77843.
What is the elevation of College Station?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near College Station?
Bryan (7.5 mi), Snook (12.3 mi), Wixon Valley (12.5 mi), Lake Bryan (13.6 mi), Clay (13.9 mi).
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