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What county is La Porte, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

La Porte, Texas is in Harris County.

La Porte at a glance

Population36,07713th largest place in Harris County
Land area18.6 sq mi1,939 people per sq mi
Share of Harris County0.8%of the county's residents live here
County seatHouston22 mi from La Porte
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line2.7 mito Chambers County

How close is La Porte to a county line?

The center of La Porte (its Census internal point) is about 2.7 mi from the Chambers 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 La Porte?

2 ZIP codes use the name La Porte 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)
77571La PorteHarris County
77572La PorteHarris County

About Harris County

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

Towns near La Porte

  • Shoreacres: 3.7 mi away, Harris County
  • Deer Park: 4.2 mi away, Harris County
  • Seabrook: 6.1 mi away, Harris County
  • Pasadena: 6.2 mi away, Harris County
  • Taylor Lake Village: 6.4 mi away, Harris County
  • El Lago: 6.6 mi away, Harris County

La Porte has about 36,077 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

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What county is La Porte, TX in?
La Porte, Texas is in Harris County. The county seat of Harris County is Houston.
What ZIP codes are in La Porte, TX?
77571, 77572.
Is La Porte the county seat of Harris County?
No. The county seat is Houston, about 22 mi away.
What time zone is La Porte, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my La Porte address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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