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What county is Katy, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Katy, Texas is in 3 counties. Most residents (53.8%) live in the Harris County part; the rest live in Fort Bend County and Waller County.

Which counties do Katy residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Harris County53.8% (12,855 people)
Fort Bend County25.5% (6,092 people)
Waller County20.7% (4,953 people)

How is Katy's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Waller County36.7%
Harris County33.9%
Fort Bend County29.5%

Most of Katy's land is in Waller County, but most of its people live in Harris County. Which county you are in depends on your street.

Inside Katy, the county depends on the address: check your address privately. See all Texas cities in more than one county or look up another city.

Katy at a glance

Population23,90016th largest place in Harris County
Land area15.3 sq mi1,563 people per sq mi
Share of Harris County0.3%of the county's residents live here
County seatHouston27 mi from Katy
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Katy?

6 ZIP codes use the name Katy or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
77449KatyHarris County
77450KatyHarris County 66%, Fort Bend County 34%
77491KatyFort Bend County
77492KatyFort Bend County
77493KatyHarris County 68%, Waller County 32%
77494KatyFort Bend County 85%, Waller County 8%, Harris County 7%

About Harris County

County seat: Houston. FIPS code 48201. Population 4,758,579. All Harris County facts.

Towns near Katy

  • Cinco Ranch: 6.0 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Brookshire: 6.7 mi away, Waller County
  • Fulshear: 7.3 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Weston Lakes: 11 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Simonton: 11 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Mission Bend: 12 mi away, Fort Bend County

Katy has about 23,900 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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Katy, TX in?
Katy, Texas is in 3 counties. Most residents (53.8%) live in the Harris County part; the rest live in Fort Bend County and Waller County. The county seat of Harris County is Houston.
Is Katy in more than one county?
Yes. 3 counties: Harris County (53.8% of residents), Fort Bend County (25.5% of residents), Waller County (20.7% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Katy, TX?
77449, 77450, 77491, 77492, 77493, 77494.
Is Katy the county seat of Harris County?
No. The county seat is Houston, about 27 mi away.
What time zone is Katy, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Katy address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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