South Padre Island
Town in Cameron County, Texas
South Padre Island is a town in Cameron County, Texas, with 2,066 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laguna Heights, 6.1 miles SW.
- 2,066residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 768 / sq mipopulation density
- 78578ZIP code
About South Padre Island
South Padre Island is a resort town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area. The population was 2,066 at the 2020 census. The town is located on South Padre Island, a barrier island with the Laguna Madre situated to the leeward of the island and the Gulf of Mexico on the windward flank, along the Texas Gulf Coast. South Padre Island is named after José Nicolás Ballí (Padre Ballí), a Catholic priest and settler.
The island is only accessible via the Queen Isabella Causeway in Port Isabel and has become a popular tourist destination for both the spring, summer and for winter Texans. It features many activities such as ecotourism, fishing, snorkeling, kiteboarding, parasailing, surfing and horse back riding. SpaceX Starships are launched from the SpaceX Starbase facility and can be observed across the Brazos Santiago Pass in Boca Chica, Texas.
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Living in South Padre Island
- Median household income
- $70,472
- Median home value
- $516,900
- Median rent
- $1,521/mo
- Median age
- 60.8
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South Padre Island had 2,066 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,066 |
|---|---|
| Density | 768 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Padre Island at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,066 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1205° N, 97.1708° W |
| ZIP code | 78578 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4869140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Padre Island
- Laguna Heights6.1 mi SW
- Laguna Vista7.9 mi W
- Port Isabel9.4 mi SW
- Starbase10.2 mi S
- Bayview14.1 mi W
- Del Mar Heights16.3 mi W
- Chula Vista17.0 mi W
- Orason17.4 mi W
- Laureles19.8 mi W
- Los Fresnos19.9 mi W
- La Tina Ranch20.0 mi W
- Reid Hope King20.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about South Padre Island
What county is South Padre Island in?
South Padre Island is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of South Padre Island, TX?
2,066 people lived in South Padre Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Padre Island, TX?
The ZIP code of South Padre Island is 78578.
What is the elevation of South Padre Island?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Padre Island?
Laguna Heights (6.1 mi), Laguna Vista (7.9 mi), Port Isabel (9.4 mi), Starbase (10.2 mi), Bayview (14.1 mi).
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