North Houston Texas Map

About North Houston, Texas

North Houston is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². North Houston is located at 29.9255°N, 95.5152°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77060.

North Houston sprawls with a certain unpretentious energy, a place where the flatlands of Harris County stretch out under a sky that can, on a good day, hold an astonishing breadth of blue. It lies 8.5 miles south of Klein, TX (from Klein, TX: bearing 173°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west of Aldine. The terrain here is mostly level, a gentle gradient that sheds water towards the many bayous and creeks that crisscross the landscape, their banks often lined with a resilient mix of native trees and hardy ornamental shrubs. Even amidst the concrete and asphalt, a persistent green finds its way, a testament to the humid Texas air and a constant, quiet push of life. Buildings, a mix of functional commercial strips and sprawling residential neighborhoods, seem to rise from the earth with a practical, unadorned purpose, their facades reflecting the bright, often intense, sunlight. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and distant exhaust, a signature of this particular stretch of Gulf Coast plain. The history of North Houston is entwined with the growth of the greater metropolis, a story of expansion driven by industry and opportunity. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and access to waterways, laid the groundwork for what would become a hub for transportation and commerce. Today, the local economy hums with a diverse array of businesses, from logistics and warehousing to specialized manufacturing and a steady stream of service industries catering to a growing population. The legacy of oil and gas exploration still lingers in the background, a historical undercurrent to the modern economic engine. While not a place of grand historical monuments, North Houston possesses a distinct character, a working-class grit tempered by the easy-going nature typical of Southern Texas, where neighbors often know each other by sight and a friendly wave is still a common currency. The rhythm of daily life here is less about grand pronouncements and more about the steady, reliable pulse of people going about their business, building lives under that wide Texas sky.

About This North Houston Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of North Houston, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 North Houston and Harris County.

Detailed location data for North Houston includes the ZIP code (77086), telephone area code (713, 832, 281, 346), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment. 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 North Houston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.