Altair, Texas
Altair: a city in Colorado County, Texas.
About
Altair is a city located in the county of Colorado in the U.S. state of Texas.
Quick Facts about Altair
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Colorado County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.5714,-96.4541 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:29:01 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 77412 |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Altair is located at 29°34'17"N 96°27'15"W (29.5713500, -96.4541400).
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Weather
79°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph N
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Altair zip code is 77412.
County name: Colorado, County
fips: 48089
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Altair, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229841 | Wharton County Junior College | Wharton (TX) | 77488 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Altair, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Altair.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Altair Post Office | Altair (TX) | 77412 |
| Eagle Lak Post Office | Eagle Lake (TX) | 77434 |
| Rock Island Post Office | Rock Island (TX) | 77470 |
| Garwood Post Office | Garwood (TX) | 77442 |
| Columbu Post Office | Columbus (TX) | 78934 |
Other cities in Colorado County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colorado County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | 3,770 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Columbus | 3,699 | City in Colorado County, Texas, United States |
| Weimar | 2,230 | City in Texas, United States |
| Lakeside | 1,586 | Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |