West University Place
City in Harris County, Texas
West University Place is a city in Harris County, Texas, with 14,955 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southside Place, 0.5 miles SW.
- 14,955residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 7,462 / sq mipopulation density
- 77005main ZIP code (3 in total)
About West University Place
West University Place, often called West University or West U for short, is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston metropolitan area and southwestern Harris County. At the 2020 U.S. census, the population of the city was 14,955. It is nicknamed "The Neighborhood City" and is mainly a bedroom community for upper-class families.
West University Place is surrounded by the cities of Bellaire, Houston, and Southside Place. As of 2025, West University Place is the wealthiest suburb in Texas with an average household income of $409,677 and a typical home value of $1,758,363.
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Living in West University Place
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,472,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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West University Place had 14,955 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,955 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,462 per sq mi (2,881 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West University Place at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,955 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7154° N, 95.4316° W |
| ZIP codes | 77005, 77046, 77098 |
| Official website | westutx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4877956 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West University Place
- Southside Place0.5 mi SW
- Bellaire1.9 mi SW
- Houston5.5 mi NE
- Hunters Creek Village5.6 mi NW
- Piney Point Village5.8 mi NW
- Hilshire Village6.2 mi NW
- Spring Valley Village6.7 mi NW
- Hedwig Village6.9 mi NW
- Bunker Hill Village6.9 mi NW
- Stafford10.3 mi SW
- Meadows Place10.3 mi SW
- Fifth Street10.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West University Place
What county is West University Place in?
West University Place is in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of West University Place, TX?
14,955 people lived in West University Place at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West University Place, TX?
The main ZIP code is 77005. Other ZIP codes: 77046, 77098.
What is the elevation of West University Place?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West University Place?
Southside Place (0.5 mi), Bellaire (1.9 mi), Houston (5.5 mi), Hunters Creek Village (5.6 mi), Piney Point Village (5.8 mi).
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