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What county is Pearland, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Pearland, Texas is in 3 counties. Most residents (89.0%) live in the Brazoria County part; the rest live in Harris County and Fort Bend County.

Which counties do Pearland residents live in?

CountyShare of residentsChart
Brazoria County89.0% (112,141 people)
Harris County6.4% (8,020 people)
Fort Bend County4.6% (5,822 people)

How is Pearland's land split between counties?

CountyShare of land areaChart
Brazoria County87.0%
Harris County10.3%
Fort Bend County2.6%

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Pearland at a glance

Population125,983Largest place in Brazoria County
Land area48.7 sq mi2,585 people per sq mi
Share of Brazoria County29%of the county's residents live here
County seatAngleton27 mi from Pearland
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

What ZIP codes are in Pearland?

3 ZIP codes use the name Pearland 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)
77581PearlandBrazoria County 94%, Harris County 6%
77584PearlandBrazoria County 96%, Fort Bend County 4%
77588PearlandBrazoria County

About Brazoria County

County seat: Angleton. FIPS code 48039. Population 381,650. All Brazoria County facts.

Towns near Pearland

  • Brookside Village: 2.4 mi away, Brazoria County
  • Manvel: 5.4 mi away, Brazoria County
  • Friendswood: 8.1 mi away, Galveston County
  • Fresno: 8.8 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • South Houston: 9.2 mi away, Harris County
  • Arcola: 9.5 mi away, Fort Bend County

Pearland has about 125,983 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 Pearland, TX in?
Pearland, Texas is in 3 counties. Most residents (89.0%) live in the Brazoria County part; the rest live in Harris County and Fort Bend County. The county seat of Brazoria County is Angleton.
Is Pearland in more than one county?
Yes. 3 counties: Brazoria County (89.0% of residents), Harris County (6.4% of residents), Fort Bend County (4.6% of residents).
What ZIP codes are in Pearland, TX?
77581, 77584, 77588.
Is Pearland the county seat of Brazoria County?
No. The county seat is Angleton, about 27 mi away.
What time zone is Pearland, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Pearland address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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