West Columbia
City in Brazoria County, Texas
West Columbia is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, with 3,644 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Columbia, 2.7 miles E.
- 3,644residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 1,397 / sq mipopulation density
- 77486ZIP code
About West Columbia
West Columbia is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. The city is centered on the intersection of Texas Highways 35 & 36, 55 miles (89 km) southwest of downtown Houston. The population was 3,644 at the 2020 census.
The 1st Congress of the Republic of Texas was convened in West Columbia on October 3, 1836. (It was then named simply Columbia.)
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Living in West Columbia
- Median household income
- $43,490
- Median home value
- $140,800
- Median rent
- $964/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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West Columbia had 3,644 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,644 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,397 per sq mi (540 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Columbia at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brazoria County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,644 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.61 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.1419° N, 95.6495° W |
| ZIP code | 77486 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4877416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Columbia
- East Columbia2.7 mi E
- Wild Peach Village4.3 mi S
- Sweeny7.2 mi SW
- Brazoria8.5 mi SE
- Bailey's Prairie9.0 mi E
- Holiday Lakes9.3 mi NE
- Damon11.2 mi NW
- Angleton13.4 mi E
- Lake Jackson13.5 mi SE
- Jones Creek15.9 mi SE
- Richwood16.0 mi E
- Van Vleck16.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Columbia
What county is West Columbia in?
West Columbia is in Brazoria County, Texas.
What is the population of West Columbia, TX?
3,644 people lived in West Columbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Columbia, TX?
The ZIP code of West Columbia is 77486.
What is the elevation of West Columbia?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Columbia?
East Columbia (2.7 mi), Wild Peach Village (4.3 mi), Sweeny (7.2 mi), Brazoria (8.5 mi), Bailey's Prairie (9.0 mi).
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