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What county is Missouri City, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Missouri City, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (92.3%) live in the Fort Bend County part; the rest live in Harris County.

Which counties do Missouri City residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Fort Bend County92.3% (69,451 people)
Harris County7.7% (5,783 people)

How is Missouri City's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Fort Bend County95.7%
Harris County4.3%

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Missouri City at a glance

Population75,2344th largest place in Fort Bend County
Land area29.0 sq mi2,592 people per sq mi
Share of Fort Bend County8%of the county's residents live here
County seatRichmond14 mi from Missouri City
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Missouri City?

2 ZIP codes use the name Missouri City 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)
77459Missouri CityFort Bend County
77489Missouri CityFort Bend County 96%, Harris County 4%

About Fort Bend County

County seat: Richmond. FIPS code 48157. Population 859,721. All Fort Bend County facts.

Towns near Missouri City

  • Fresno: 4.4 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Stafford: 4.7 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Sienna: 5.6 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Arcola: 5.7 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Sugar Land: 6.2 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Meadows Place: 6.8 mi away, Fort Bend County

Missouri City has about 75,234 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 Missouri City, TX in?
Missouri City, Texas is in 2 counties. Most residents (92.3%) live in the Fort Bend County part; the rest live in Harris County. The county seat of Fort Bend County is Richmond.
Is Missouri City in more than one county?
Yes. 2 counties: Fort Bend County (92.3% of residents), Harris County (7.7% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Missouri City, TX?
77459, 77489.
Is Missouri City the county seat of Fort Bend County?
No. The county seat is Richmond, about 14 mi away.
What time zone is Missouri City, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Missouri City address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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