Rockport Texas Map

About Rockport, Texas

Rockport is a locality in Aransas County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 10,683. The population density is 243.8 people per km². Rockport is located at 28.0206°N, 97.0544°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78382.

Rockport unfurls along the northern edge of Aransas Bay, a place where the sun-bleached wood of piers bleeds into the shimmering expanse of saltwater and sky. It lies 25.8 miles north-east of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 54°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-east of Aransas Pass. The landscape here is a study in gentle curves: mangrove-lined shorelines that whisper secrets to the tide, and stretches of coastal prairie that hold the scent of salt and wild grasses. Ospreys circle lazily above the shallow waters, their keen eyes scanning for the silver flash of a mullet, while pelicans, with their ancient, knowing gaze, drift serenely on the currents. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the humidity of the Gulf Coast, yet often stirred by a breeze that smells of brine and distant, unseen blooms. This coastal haven, Rockport, has long drawn its sustenance from the bounty of the sea and the land. Its history is intrinsically tied to fishing and the maritime trade, a legacy that echoes in the weathered boats bobbing in the harbor and the tales told in the local cafes. The economy still thrives on the ebb and flow of its watery domain, with recreational fishing and tourism forming the backbone of its identity. Beyond the immediate allure of its beaches and bays, Rockport is also a gateway to the wilder beauty of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for migratory birds and the elusive whooping crane, a testament to the enduring natural spirit of this Texan coast.

About This Rockport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockport, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.020573, -97.054434. 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 Rockport and Aransas County.

Detailed location data for Rockport includes the ZIP code (78382), telephone area code (830), county seat of Aransas County (Rockport), and school district assignment (Rockport-Fulton 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 Rockport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.