COUNTY · TX
Harris County, Texas
Harris County is a county in Texas with FIPS code 48201 and an estimated population of 4,835,125 (Census 2023), 1st largest of 254 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Harris County
- State
- Texas
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 48201
- State FIPS
- 48
- Population (2023)
- 4,835,125
- Change since 2020
- +2.1%
- State rank
- 1 of 254
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Harris County
Other counties in Texas
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Harris County?
Harris County, Texas has the five-digit FIPS code 48201: 48 for the state and 201 for the county.
What state is Harris County in?
Harris County is in Texas.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.