The Woodlands
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Texas
The Woodlands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Texas, with 114,436 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shenandoah, 3.3 miles E.
- 114,436residents (2020 Census)
- 164 ftelevation · 50 m
- 43.3 sq miland area · 112.3 km²
- 2,640 / sq mipopulation density
- 77381main ZIP code (5 in total)
About The Woodlands
The Woodlands is a special-purpose district and census-designated place in the U.S. state of Texas. The Woodlands is primarily located in Montgomery County, with portions extending into Harris County, within the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The population was 114,436 at the 2020 census.
The Woodlands area is governed by The Woodlands Township, an organization that provides municipal services and is administered by an elected board of directors. The United States Census Bureau defines an urban area separate from the Houston urban area with The Woodlands as a principal city: The Woodlands–Conroe urban area had a population of 402,454 in 2020, making it the 103rd-largest in the United States.
The Woodlands is located 28 miles (45 km) north of Houston along Interstate 45. Though it began as an exurban development and a bedroom community, it has also attracted corporations and has several corporate campuses, most notably Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Huntsman Corporation, Woodforest National Bank, Baker Hughes, McKesson Specialty Health, and Halliburton. The community won a Special Award for Excellence in 1994 from the Urban Land Institute.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Woodlands weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in The Woodlands
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in The Woodlands
- Median household income
- $140,701
- Median home value
- $511,700
- Median rent
- $1,822/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
Do you know The Woodlands? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes The Woodlands special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of The Woodlands
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The Woodlands Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›The Woodlands, TX population
The Woodlands had 114,436 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114,436 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,640 per sq mi (1,019 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
The Woodlands at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 114,436 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.34 sq mi (112.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1726° N, 95.5098° W |
| ZIP codes | 77381, 77380, 77382, 77384, 77389 |
| Official website | thewoodlands.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4872656 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near The Woodlands
- Shenandoah3.3 mi E
- Oak Ridge North4.2 mi E
- Woodloch6.5 mi NE
- Tomball8.5 mi SW
- Spring10.7 mi SE
- Conroe10.9 mi N
- Porter Heights11.0 mi E
- Stagecoach11.6 mi W
- Pinehurst11.6 mi W
- Grangerland12.1 mi NE
- Magnolia13.8 mi W
- Panorama Village14.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about The Woodlands
What county is The Woodlands in?
The Woodlands is in Montgomery County, Texas.
What is the population of The Woodlands, TX?
114,436 people lived in The Woodlands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of The Woodlands, TX?
The main ZIP code is 77381. Other ZIP codes: 77380, 77382, 77384, 77389.
What is the elevation of The Woodlands?
164 feet (50 m) above sea level.
What towns are near The Woodlands?
Shenandoah (3.3 mi), Oak Ridge North (4.2 mi), Woodloch (6.5 mi), Tomball (8.5 mi), Spring (10.7 mi).
Last updated: