College Station Texas Map

About College Station, Texas

College Station is a locality in Brazos County, Texas, United States. With a population of 219,936, College Station is a major urban centre in Texas. The population density is 922.8 people per km². College Station is located at 30.6280°N, 96.3344°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77843.

College Station, Texas, unfolds across rolling terrain where the Brazos River watershed shapes the land, a landscape of mixed prairie and woodland that receives generous sunshine. It lies 3.8 miles south-south-east of Bryan, TX (from Bryan, TX: bearing 147°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-east of Lake Bryan. Its history is inextricably linked to the agricultural heritage of Brazos County and the establishment of a significant educational institution, fostering a unique blend of rural roots and academic purpose. The economy here is deeply influenced by the university's presence, drawing in a vibrant student population that fuels a lively service sector and encourages innovation. This close relationship between town and gown has created a distinctive economic ecosystem, one that thrives on knowledge and welcomes a steady influx of bright minds. The cultural character of College Station is often defined by its youthful energy and a strong sense of community, particularly within the university's sphere of influence. While not boasting grand monuments, the iconic campus architecture of Texas A&M University serves as a central landmark, its red-brick buildings a familiar sight against the often brilliant Texas sky. The university itself is the bedrock of education, drawing students from across the nation and beyond. The Aggies, as the university's sports teams are known, command a passionate following, their games a significant social event that brings the community together. Major events, often tied to the university's calendar or local traditions, punctuate the year, contributing to the spirited, forward-looking atmosphere that College Station embodies.

About This College Station Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of College Station, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.627977, -96.334407. 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 College Station and Brazos County.

Detailed location data for College Station includes the ZIP code (77840), telephone area code (409), county seat of Brazos County (Bryan), and school district assignment (College Station 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 College Station is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.