What county is Galveston, TX in?
Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau
Galveston, Texas is in Galveston County.
Galveston at a glance
How close is Galveston to a county line?
The center of Galveston (its Census internal point) is about 5.5 mi from the Brazoria County line. Homes near the edge of town can be much closer; if you live near a line, check your address and the lookup will tell you how far you are from it.
What ZIP codes are in Galveston?
6 ZIP codes use the name Galveston or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.
| ZIP | Post office name | County (land share) |
|---|---|---|
| 77550 | Galveston | Galveston County |
| 77551 | Galveston | Galveston County |
| 77552 | Galveston | Galveston County |
| 77553 | Galveston | Galveston County |
| 77554 | Galveston | Galveston County |
| 77555 | Galveston | Galveston County |
About Galveston County
County seat: Galveston. FIPS code 48167. Population 354,721. All Galveston County facts.
Towns near Galveston
- Hitchcock: 7.1 mi away, Galveston County
- Tiki Island: 8.3 mi away, Galveston County
- Bayou Vista: 9.8 mi away, Galveston County
- La Marque: 13 mi away, Galveston County
- Santa Fe: 16 mi away, Galveston County
- Texas City: 18 mi away, Galveston County
Galveston has about 53,348 people. It is an incorporated city or town.
Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.
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