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Webster, TX
City in Harris County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77598.
Population
12,366
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,948
ZIP codes
1
Webster and its ZIP codes
Webster at a glance
- Webster is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 235th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $61,264, 22% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,400 and median rent is $1,393 a month.
Local data for Webster, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,264
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$281,400
Median rent
$1,393/mo
Homeownership
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,264), German Americans (1,213), Irish Americans (1,078).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Webster.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 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
How people get to work
Webster, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Webster
1 in or overlapping Webster. Population shown
Cities near Webster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau BayCity | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| League CityCity | 3.1 mi | 51.4 |
| FriendswoodCity | 4.4 mi | 20.6 |
| Taylor Lake VillageCity | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| El LagoCity | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| KemahCity | 6.1 mi | 1.8 |
| SeabrookCity | 6.3 mi | 4.9 |
| DickinsonCity | 6.8 mi | 10 |
| BacliffCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| PasadenaCity | 8.5 mi | 43.7 |
| ShoreacresCity | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| PearlandCity | 9.6 mi | 48.7 |
| Santa FeCity | 10 mi | 17 |
| La PorteCity | 10 mi | 18.6 |
| South HoustonCity | 11 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Webster, TX in?
- Webster is in Harris County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Webster, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Webster include 77598.
- What is the population of Webster, TX?
- About 12,366 people live in Webster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Webster?
- Nearby places include Nassau Bay (1.9 mi), League City (3.1 mi), Friendswood (4.4 mi), Taylor Lake Village (4.9 mi), Clear Lake Shores (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023