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La Porte, TX
City in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77571.
Population
36,730
Land area
18.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,974
ZIP codes
1
La Porte and its ZIP codes
La Porte at a glance
- La Porte is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 97th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $80,753, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 (17% below Texas) and median rent is $1,378 a month.
Local data for La Porte, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Porte, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,753
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,378/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,214), German Americans (3,245), Irish Americans (2,229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for La Porte.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
PPP loans
$118M
821 loans, 11,545 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Porte, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Porte, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Porte, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
ZIP codes in La Porte
1 in or overlapping La Porte. Population shown
Cities near La Porte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan's PointCity | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| ShoreacresCity | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Deer ParkCity | 5.1 mi | 10.5 |
| Taylor Lake VillageCity | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| El LagoCity | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PasadenaCity | 6.7 mi | 43.7 |
| SeabrookCity | 6.8 mi | 4.9 |
| BaytownCity | 7.9 mi | 40.5 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Nassau BayCity | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| KemahCity | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| ChannelviewCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 14.4 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.9 |
| WebsterCity | 10 mi | 6.3 |
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| South HoustonCity | 11 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Porte, TX in?
- La Porte is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in La Porte, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Porte include 77571.
- What is the population of La Porte, TX?
- About 36,730 people live in La Porte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Porte?
- Nearby places include Morgan's Point (2.8 mi), Shoreacres (3.6 mi), Deer Park (5.1 mi), Taylor Lake Village (6.3 mi), El Lago (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023