Aransas Pass Texas Map

About Aransas Pass, Texas

Aransas Pass is a locality in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,972. The population density is 257.8 people per km². Aransas Pass is located at 27.9095°N, 97.1500°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78373.

Aransas Pass occupies a stretch of low-lying coastal land where the air often carries a fine, salt-crusted mist from the nearby waters. It lies 9.6 miles southwest of Rockport, TX (from Rockport, TX: bearing 217°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-northeast of Ingleside. Travelers arriving here find the horizon dominated by the subtle elevation of Live Oak Ridge, which rises a solitary mile from the center of town. Visitors frequently wander through the Unnamed Park, a local space that offers a quiet vantage point for watching the light shift across the landscape as dusk approaches. The proximity to Conn Brown Harbor defines the physical boundaries of the land, grounding the daily experience of the residents in the tidal rhythms of the coast. Inland, the flat terrain extends toward the distant Estes Flats, creating an expansive, open feeling that defines the geography of Aransas Pass. Economic life in Aransas Pass has long been tethered to the movement of goods and the harvest of the sea, tracing its roots to the early expansion of maritime trade. The bustling activity at Conn Brown Harbor serves as the primary engine for the local economy, supporting a steady trade in commercial fishing and industrial shipping. Workers here navigate a landscape shaped by the necessity of the port, where the daily hum of machinery provides a constant, mechanical cadence to the afternoon. While the region remains distinct from the inland ranching traditions, the industries here have adapted to the coastal environment with a pragmatic, enduring resilience. Aransas Pass maintains a functional, industrious character, built upon the labor of those who know how to work the water and the shore. Cultural life in Aransas Pass reflects a quiet, resilient identity shaped by the interplay of maritime history and the natural beauty of the surrounding wetlands. Residents often find their way to the Mustang Island State Park Trail when they seek to connect with the wilder edges of the coast, finding solace in the shifting dunes and the call of shorebirds. The town maintains a modest, unassuming atmosphere, where the social fabric is woven from the shared experience of living so close to the unpredictable tides. Notable figures like the musician George Strait have ties to this part of the world, reflecting the deep-seated influence of the Gulf coast on the regional imagination. Whether one is watching the sun settle over Stedman Island or enjoying the stillness near Fresh Water Lake, there is a profound sense of space and silence that defines the character of Aransas Pass.

About This Aransas Pass Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aransas Pass, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.909468, -97.14999. 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 Aransas Pass and San Patricio County.

Detailed location data for Aransas Pass includes the ZIP code (78336), telephone area code (830), county seat of San Patricio County (Sinton), and school district assignment (Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.