Surfside Beach
City in Brazoria County, Texas
Surfside Beach is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, with 640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oyster Creek, 4.0 miles NW.
- 640residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 403 / sq mipopulation density
- 77541ZIP code
About Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach, also known locally as Surfside, is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, that is situated on Follet's Island by the Gulf of Mexico near the city of Freeport. The population was 640 at the 2020 census. The city has claimed the "Cradle of Texas Liberty" title due to the fact that the Treaty of Velasco which ended hostilities between Texas and Mexico was signed at Fort Velasco, which was located near the city's current City Hall.
Former Congressman Ron Paul maintained a home near Surfside Beach before selling it on Facebook in 2011.
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Living in Surfside Beach
- Median household income
- $100,446
- Median home value
- $337,700
- Median rent
- $1,600/mo
- Median age
- 54.5
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Surfside Beach had 640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 403 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Surfside Beach at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brazoria County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 640 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.9557° N, 95.2832° W |
| ZIP code | 77541 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4871384 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Surfside Beach
- Oyster Creek4.0 mi NW
- Quintana4.1 mi SW
- Freeport4.5 mi W
- Clute8.5 mi NW
- Richwood10.3 mi NW
- Jones Creek11.3 mi W
- Lake Jackson12.1 mi NW
- Angleton17.3 mi NW
- Brazoria18.1 mi W
- Bailey's Prairie18.7 mi NW
- Danbury19.2 mi N
- Holiday Lakes22.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Surfside Beach
What county is Surfside Beach in?
Surfside Beach is in Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the population of Surfside Beach, TX?
640 people lived in Surfside Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Surfside Beach, TX?
The ZIP code of Surfside Beach is 77541.
What is the elevation of Surfside Beach?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Surfside Beach?
Oyster Creek (4.0 mi), Quintana (4.1 mi), Freeport (4.5 mi), Clute (8.5 mi), Richwood (10.3 mi).
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