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What county is Sugar Land, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Sugar Land, Texas is in Fort Bend County.

Sugar Land at a glance

Population109,7353rd largest place in Fort Bend County
Land area40.5 sq mi2,712 people per sq mi
Share of Fort Bend County13%of the county's residents live here
County seatRichmond7.7 mi from Sugar Land
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line5.2 mito Harris County

How close is Sugar Land to a county line?

The center of Sugar Land (its Census internal point) is about 5.2 mi from the Harris 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 Sugar Land?

5 ZIP codes use the name Sugar Land 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)
77478Sugar LandFort Bend County
77479Sugar LandFort Bend County
77487Sugar LandFort Bend County
77496Sugar LandFort Bend County
77498Sugar LandFort Bend County

About Fort Bend County

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

Towns near Sugar Land

  • Stafford: 4.7 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Meadows Place: 4.9 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Four Corners: 5.6 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Missouri City: 6.2 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Pecan Grove: 6.3 mi away, Fort Bend County
  • Mission Bend: 7.2 mi away, Fort Bend County

Sugar Land has about 109,735 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 Sugar Land, TX in?
Sugar Land, Texas is in Fort Bend County. The county seat of Fort Bend County is Richmond.
What ZIP codes are in Sugar Land, TX?
77478, 77479, 77487, 77496, 77498.
Is Sugar Land the county seat of Fort Bend County?
No. The county seat is Richmond, about 7.7 mi away.
What time zone is Sugar Land, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Sugar Land address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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