San Leon
Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas

San Leon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Galveston County, Texas, with 6,135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bacliff, 3.1 miles NW.
- 6,135residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 1,291 / sq mipopulation density
- 77518ZIP code
About San Leon
San Leon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,135 at the 2020 census.
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Living in San Leon
- Median household income
- $75,446
- Median home value
- $183,100
- Median rent
- $989/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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San Leon had 6,135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,291 per sq mi (498 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Leon at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,135 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.75 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4911° N, 94.9414° W |
| ZIP code | 77518 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4865564 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Leon
- Bacliff3.1 mi NW
- Texas City5.5 mi SE
- Kemah5.7 mi NW
- Clear Lake Shores6.6 mi NW
- Dickinson7.4 mi W
- Seabrook7.7 mi NW
- El Lago8.4 mi NW
- Taylor Lake Village8.9 mi NW
- La Marque9.0 mi S
- Nassau Bay9.5 mi W
- League City10.1 mi W
- Shoreacres10.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Leon
What county is San Leon in?
San Leon is in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the population of San Leon, TX?
6,135 people lived in San Leon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Leon, TX?
The ZIP code of San Leon is 77518.
What is the elevation of San Leon?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Leon?
Bacliff (3.1 mi), Texas City (5.5 mi), Kemah (5.7 mi), Clear Lake Shores (6.6 mi), Dickinson (7.4 mi).
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