Ingleside Texas Map

About Ingleside, Texas

Ingleside is a locality in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,997. The population density is 225.3 people per km². Ingleside is located at 27.8778°N, 97.2117°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78374.

Ingleside, a coastal enclave, exhales the salty tang of the Gulf of Mexico, its flat terrain stretching toward the shimmering horizon. It lies 12.5 miles east-north-east of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 65°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east of Portland. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of humidity, a gentle caress that softens the edges of the sun-baked earth and the hardy, wind-sculpted mesquite trees. The landscape, a low-lying expanse of coastal prairie interspersed with marshy inlets and brackish bays, invites the eye to wander towards the distant, hazy line where the sky meets the sea. Here, the light at dusk possesses a peculiar, almost liquid quality, bleeding into hues of rose and apricot that paint the clouds with a fleeting, ethereal beauty. The history of Ingleside is as intertwined with the waters as the oyster beds that once flourished in its bays, a legacy of maritime pursuits and a robust fishing industry that shaped its early identity. For generations, the economy of Ingleside pulsed with the rhythm of the tides, its harbor a busy hub for shrimpers and crabbers whose weathered boats still bob in its marinas. More recently, the presence of the Naval Support Activity Corpus Christi has become a defining feature, a constant hum of activity that contrasts with the otherwise quiet, unhurried pace of life in Ingleside itself. The land, though seemingly unassuming, holds a deep connection to the natural world, with vital estuarine systems providing a sanctuary for a rich diversity of birdlife, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal Texas community.

About This Ingleside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ingleside, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.877803, -97.211657. 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 Ingleside and San Patricio County.

Detailed location data for Ingleside includes the ZIP code (78362), telephone area code (830), county seat of San Patricio County (Sinton), and school district assignment (Ingleside 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 Ingleside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.