Gilchrist, Texas
Gilchrist: a city in Galveston County, Texas.
About
Gilchrist is a city located in the county of Galveston in the U.S. state of Texas.
Quick Facts about Gilchrist
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Galveston County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.5125,-94.4891 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:19:25 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 77617 |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Gilchrist is located at 29°30'45"N 94°29'21"W (29.5124500, -94.4890800).
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Weather
61°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 10 mph SE
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Gilchrist zip code is 77617.
County name: Galveston, County
fips: 48167
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gilchrist, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228653 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Galveston (TX) | 77555-0129 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gilchrist, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Gilchrist.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| High Island Post Office | High Island (TX) | 77623 |
Other cities in Galveston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Galveston County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| League City | 107,536 | The second most populous city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| Texas City | 50,094 | A city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| Galveston | 50,085 | A city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| Friendswood | 40,011 | A city in Galveston County, Texas. |
| Dickinson | 21,216 | City in North Dakota |
| La Marque | 17,642 | City in Texas |
| Santa Fe | 13,461 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Bacliff | 8,619 | Census designated place |
| Hitchcock | 7,884 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| San Leon | 4,970 | Census designated place |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas |
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