College Station, TX GIS Map
College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, with a population of about 120,511. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Brazos County
- Population
- 120,511
- Elevation
- 341 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.6280, -96.3344
- ZIP codes (6)
- 77840, 77841, 77842, 77843, 77844, 77845
- Land area
- 51.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About College Station, TX
College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, United States, situated in East-Central Texas in the Brazos Valley, towards the eastern edge of the region known as the Texas Triangle. It is 83 miles northwest of Houston and 87 miles (140 km) east-northeast of Austin. As of the 2020 census, College Station had a population of 120,511. College Station and Bryan make up the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area, the 15th-largest metropolitan area in Texas, with an estimated population 287,476 as of 2026.
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GIS Data for College Station, TX
The College Station map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in College Station without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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College Station Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
124,570
Households
46,214
Median household income
$50,900
Median age
22.9 years
Median home value
$346,700
Median gross rent
$1,194/mo
Owner-occupied homes
35.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
Below poverty level
29.2%
Land area
51.2 sq mi
Population density
2,435 / sq mi
County
College Station Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
93,857
April 2020 (estimates base)
120,523
July 2024 estimate
128,023
Change 2010-2020
+28.4%
Change 2020-2024
+6.2%
Photos of College Station
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Federal Buildings & Leases in College Station
GSA-managed federal properties in and around College Station.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Plaza Tx2159 | 3000 Briarcrest Dr, 77802 | Leased | 16,254 | Feb 2027 |
| 2120 West Briargate | 2120 West Briargate, 77802 | Leased | 9,521 | Mar 2037 |
| Galleria Village | 1740 Briarcrest Dr, 77802 | Leased | 2,944 | Jun 2031 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of College Station
General soil map unit at the city center: Zulch-Zack-Boonville
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 21.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 23 cm
Soil Components
- Zack35%
Alfisols · Udertic Paleustalfs
- Zulch29%
Alfisols · Udertic Paleustalfs
- Boonville19%
Alfisols · Chromic Vertic Albaqualfs
- Gredge7%
Alfisols · Udic Paleustalfs
- Chazos3%
Alfisols · Udic Paleustalfs
- Nahatche3%
Entisols · Aeric Fluvaquents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of College Station
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the College Stn, Tx weather station, elevation 305 ft, 3.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 97°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 41°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 62 | 66 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 92 | 95 | 97 | 91 | 82 | 71 | 63 |
| Avg low °F | 41 | 45 | 52 | 58 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 43 |
| Precip. in | 3.43 | 2.90 | 3.41 | 2.87 | 4.60 | 4.01 | 1.98 | 3.10 | 3.50 | 4.93 | 3.31 | 3.71 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in College Station
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Brazos County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 88.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- TornadoRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
College Station FAQ
What county is College Station in?
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College Station, Texas is located in Brazos County.
What is the population of College Station?
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College Station has a population of about 120,511, making it the number 31 of the 100 Texas cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of College Station?
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The elevation of College Station is approximately 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in College Station?
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ZIP codes for College Station include 77840, 77841, 77842, 77843, 77844, 77845.
What time zone is College Station in?
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College Station is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is College Station from Austin?
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College Station is about 88 miles from Austin, the capital of Texas, in a straight line.
How far is College Station from Houston?
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College Station is about 83 miles from Houston, the largest city in Texas listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near College Station?
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Cities near College Station include Conroe, TX (57 miles); Temple, TX (68 miles); Bastrop, TX (69 miles); Pflugerville, TX (78 miles); Waco, TX (80 miles).
Local notes for College Station, TX
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.