Port Aransas
City in Nueces County, Texas
Port Aransas is a city in Nueces County, Texas, with 2,904 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aransas Pass, 5.4 miles N.
- 2,904residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.0 km²
- 327 / sq mipopulation density
- 78373ZIP code
About Port Aransas
Port Aransas ( ə-RAN-zəs) is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States. This city is 180 miles southeast of San Antonio. The population was 2,904 at the 2020 census. Port Aransas is the only established town on Mustang Island. It is located north of Padre Island and is one of the longest barrier islands along the Texas coast. Corpus Christi Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, the Lydia Ann Ship Channel, and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel make up the surrounding waters.
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Living in Port Aransas
- Median household income
- $88,947
- Median home value
- $588,700
- Median rent
- $2,294/mo
- Median age
- 52.3
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Port Aransas had 2,904 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,904 |
|---|---|
| Density | 327 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Aransas at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Nueces County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,904 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.89 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Water area | 5.05 sq mi (13.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.8209° N, 97.0892° W |
| ZIP code | 78373 |
| Official website | cityofportaransas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4858808 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Aransas
- Aransas Pass5.4 mi N
- Corpus Christi6.9 mi SW
- Ingleside8.0 mi NW
- Ingleside on the Bay8.1 mi W
- Falman8.9 mi NW
- Gregory14.2 mi NW
- Portland15.5 mi W
- Rockport15.9 mi N
- Tradewinds15.9 mi NW
- Fulton17.7 mi N
- Bayside20.4 mi N
- Taft21.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Aransas
What county is Port Aransas in?
Port Aransas is in Nueces County, Texas.
What is the population of Port Aransas, TX?
2,904 people lived in Port Aransas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Aransas, TX?
The ZIP code of Port Aransas is 78373.
What is the elevation of Port Aransas?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Aransas?
Aransas Pass (5.4 mi), Corpus Christi (6.9 mi), Ingleside (8.0 mi), Ingleside on the Bay (8.1 mi), Falman (8.9 mi).
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