Markham
Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas
Markham is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matagorda County, Texas, with 908 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay City, 6.5 miles E.
- 908residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 404 / sq mipopulation density
- 77456ZIP code
About Markham
Markham is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. Named in 1903 for Charles H. Markham, a railroad engineer for Southern Pacific (and later President of the Illinois Central Railroad), the town was founded in 1901 as Cortes. In 1914, it was a designated stop on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad. As of the 2020 census, the population was 908.
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Living in Markham
- Median household income
- $68,536
- Median home value
- $137,600
- Median age
- 29.1
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Markham had 908 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 908 |
|---|---|
| Density | 404 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Markham at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Matagorda County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 908 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.9625° N, 96.0640° W |
| ZIP code | 77456 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4846716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Markham
- Bay City6.5 mi E
- Midfield9.2 mi W
- Blessing11.0 mi SW
- Van Vleck11.8 mi NE
- Wadsworth12.9 mi SE
- Matagorda19.3 mi S
- Palacios19.9 mi SW
- El Campo20.7 mi NW
- Boling21.3 mi N
- Iago22.2 mi N
- Sweeny22.8 mi E
- Louise23.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Markham
What county is Markham in?
Markham is in Matagorda County, Texas.
What is the population of Markham, TX?
908 people lived in Markham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Markham, TX?
The ZIP code of Markham is 77456.
What is the elevation of Markham?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Markham?
Bay City (6.5 mi), Midfield (9.2 mi), Blessing (11.0 mi), Van Vleck (11.8 mi), Wadsworth (12.9 mi).
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