South Houston
City in Harris County, Texas
South Houston is a city in Harris County, Texas, with 16,153 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pasadena, 4.6 miles E.
- 16,153residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 5,302 / sq mipopulation density
- 77587ZIP code
About South Houston
South Houston is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area and Harris County. The population was 16,153 at the 2020 census. It is bordered by the cities of Houston and Pasadena, and geographically located southeast of Houston.
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Living in South Houston
- Median household income
- $53,497
- Median home value
- $189,300
- Median rent
- $1,212/mo
- Median age
- 31.2
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South Houston had 16,153 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,153 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,302 per sq mi (2,047 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Houston at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,153 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.05 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6610° N, 95.2284° W |
| ZIP code | 77587 |
| Official website | southhoustontx.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4869020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Houston
- Pasadena4.6 mi E
- Galena Park5.8 mi N
- Deer Park7.0 mi E
- Brookside Village7.2 mi SW
- Jacinto City7.3 mi N
- Pearland9.2 mi SW
- Cloverleaf9.4 mi N
- Friendswood10.7 mi S
- La Porte10.8 mi E
- Webster11.1 mi SE
- Channelview11.4 mi NE
- Nassau Bay11.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Houston
What county is South Houston in?
South Houston is in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of South Houston, TX?
16,153 people lived in South Houston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Houston, TX?
The ZIP code of South Houston is 77587.
What is the elevation of South Houston?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Houston?
Pasadena (4.6 mi), Galena Park (5.8 mi), Deer Park (7.0 mi), Brookside Village (7.2 mi), Jacinto City (7.3 mi).
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