Friendswood
City in Galveston County, Texas

Friendswood is a city in Galveston County, Texas, with 41,213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Webster, 5.3 miles E.
- 41,213residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 20.4 sq miland area · 52.8 km²
- 2,022 / sq mipopulation density
- 77546ZIP code
About Friendswood
Friendswood is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The city lies in Galveston and Harris counties. As of the 2020 census, the population of Friendswood was 41,213.
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Living in Friendswood
- Median household income
- $126,508
- Median home value
- $420,100
- Median rent
- $1,688/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Friendswood had 41,213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,022 per sq mi (781 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Friendswood at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,213 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.38 sq mi (52.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5077° N, 95.2006° W |
| ZIP code | 77546 |
| Official website | ci.friendswood.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4827648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Friendswood
- Webster5.3 mi E
- League City5.6 mi E
- Alvin5.9 mi S
- Nassau Bay7.3 mi E
- Pearland8.1 mi NW
- Hillcrest Village8.1 mi S
- Brookside Village9.1 mi NW
- Dickinson9.5 mi SE
- Taylor Lake Village9.9 mi NE
- Manvel10.0 mi W
- Santa Fe10.2 mi SE
- El Lago10.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Friendswood
What county is Friendswood in?
Friendswood is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of Friendswood, TX?
41,213 people lived in Friendswood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Friendswood, TX?
The ZIP code of Friendswood is 77546.
What is the elevation of Friendswood?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Friendswood?
Webster (5.3 mi), League City (5.6 mi), Alvin (5.9 mi), Nassau Bay (7.3 mi), Pearland (8.1 mi).
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