Angleton Texas Map

About Angleton, Texas

Angleton is a locality in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 19,972. The population density is 645.1 people per km². Angleton is located at 29.1694°N, 95.4319°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77515.

Angleton rests where the Brazos River’s broad, fertile floodplain begins to yield to the gentle, low-lying terrain of the Gulf Coast. It lies 9.4 miles north of Lake Jackson, TX (from Lake Jackson, TX: bearing 1°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north of Richwood. The air, thick with the humid breath of nearby wetlands and the faint, salty tang of the distant sea, carries the scent of pine and damp earth. Long, straight roads, flanked by fields of emerald rice and golden sorghum, stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy, diffused light characteristic of this region. Live oaks, their limbs draped with Spanish moss like ancient, silken shawls, offer dappled shade along driveways and property lines. The sky above is a vast, expansive canvas, often painted with dramatic, fast-moving clouds that hint at the region's frequent, life-giving rains. The story of Angleton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Brazoria County, a legacy that stretches back to its early days as a hub for cotton and cattle. Today, its economy continues to be shaped by the land, with rice farming remaining a significant presence, its flooded fields reflecting the sky like scattered mirrors. The presence of the nearby Dow Chemical complex also plays a vital role, a testament to the industrial evolution alongside its agricultural roots. Angleton itself serves as a quiet, practical center for the surrounding communities, its downtown streets a familiar rhythm of local businesses and everyday life, a place where the past, with its stories of pioneers and perseverance, still whispers in the rustle of the tall grasses.

About This Angleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Angleton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.16941, -95.431885. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Angleton and Brazoria County.

Detailed location data for Angleton includes the ZIP code (77515), telephone area code (281), county seat of Brazoria County (Angleton), and school district assignment (Angleton Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Angleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.