Rosenberg, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County.
| City | Rosenberg |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.557182 |
| Longitude | -95.808562 |
| Population | 40,646 |
| Density | 404.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77471 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| County Seat | Richmond |
| School District | Lamar Consolidated Independent School District |
Rosenberg is a locality in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 40,646. The population density is 404.9 people per km². Rosenberg is located at 29.5572°N, 95.8086°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77471.
Rosenberg unfurls across the flat, fertile plains of coastal Texas, its character shaped by the broad, sweeping skies and the patient, enduring strength of the land. It lies 10.7 miles south-south-east of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 149°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-west of Pecan Grove. The horizon here is a generous sweep, often softened by the hazy, humid breath of the Gulf, a constant reminder of proximity to the sea. Rivers, like the Brazos, are not mere threads but substantial arteries, their banks often cloaked in verdant growth, a vivid green against the pale, sun-baked earth. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint sweetness, a mingling of damp soil and blossoming wildflowers, a quiet promise of the day's unfolding warmth. Even the sturdy oaks, scattered across the landscape like ancient sentinels, seem to lean into the prevailing breezes, their branches reaching outward as if to embrace the boundless expanse. The history of Rosenberg is a narrative of resilience and agricultural ambition, rooted deeply in the rich alluvial soils that drew settlers westward. Once a vital hub for cotton and cattle, its economy has diversified, embracing a robust industrial sector and a growing retail presence, yet the echoes of its agrarian past remain, a subtle hum beneath the modern hum of commerce. The old railroad lines, which once carried the bounty of the fields to distant markets, still trace their way through the landscape, monuments to a time when connection and transport were the lifeblood of the region. Today, Rosenberg thrives as a crossroads, a place where the enduring spirit of Texas agriculture meets the dynamism of contemporary growth, a testament to its ability to adapt and endure under the same vast, watchful sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rosenberg, 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 Rosenberg and Fort Bend County.
Detailed location data for Rosenberg includes the ZIP code (77471), telephone area code (281), county seat of Fort Bend County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Lamar Consolidated 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 Rosenberg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |