Huntsville
City in Walker County, Texas
Huntsville is a city in Walker County, Texas, with 45,941 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Waverly, 11.9 miles S.
- 45,941residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 41.8 sq miland area · 108.2 km²
- 1,099 / sq mipopulation density
- 77341main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Huntsville
Huntsville is a city in and the county seat of Walker County, Texas, United States and is also part of the Houston-Galveston combined statistical area. Its population was 45,941 as of the 2020 census. It is the center of the Huntsville micropolitan area. Huntsville is in the East Texas Piney Woods on Interstate 45 and home to Sam Houston State University, Texas State Prison, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville State Park, and HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas.
The city served as the residence of Sam Houston, the first and third president of the Republic of Texas, who later represented the state in the U.S. Senate and as Governor of Texas. He is recognized in Huntsville by the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, a statue on Interstate 45, and Sam Houston State University, located in central Huntsville.
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Living in Huntsville
- Median household income
- $47,529
- Median home value
- $236,600
- Median rent
- $1,035/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Huntsville had 45,941 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 45,941 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,099 per sq mi (424 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Huntsville at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Walker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 45,941 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.79 sq mi (108.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.7002° N, 95.5547° W |
| ZIP codes | 77341, 77340, 77342 |
| Official website | huntsvilletx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4835528 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Huntsville
- New Waverly11.9 mi S
- Riverside13.8 mi NE
- Oakhurst15.0 mi E
- Willis18.9 mi S
- Trinity20.0 mi NE
- Point Blank20.5 mi E
- Shiro20.9 mi W
- Richards21.0 mi SW
- Westwood Shores21.2 mi NE
- Panorama Village22.2 mi S
- Montgomery23.0 mi S
- Bedias23.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Huntsville
What county is Huntsville in?
Huntsville is in Walker County, Texas.
What is the population of Huntsville, TX?
45,941 people lived in Huntsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Huntsville, TX?
The main ZIP code is 77341. Other ZIP codes: 77340, 77342.
What is the elevation of Huntsville?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Huntsville?
New Waverly (11.9 mi), Riverside (13.8 mi), Oakhurst (15.0 mi), Willis (18.9 mi), Trinity (20.0 mi).
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