Welcome to Bayview ...
The town of Bayview is located on the Gulf Coast.
Bayview is located in Cameron County<1>.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Bayview has a population of 389 people<2> (see below for details).
The community of Bayview is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Bayview lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Bayview lies within the (956) area code.
The ZIP code for Bayview: 78566<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Bayview had an population of 389 people. This is an increase of 1.57% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 20.43% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Bayview had a population of 383 people. This makes Bayview the county's 17th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 383 people, the population of Bayview increased 18.58% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 323 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Bayview.
Communities Also Named Bayview ...
While we believe that this Bayview is located in Cameron County, we know of another 2 Texas communities named Bayview. Those communities are located in the following counties: Galveston and Harris County.
Beyond Texas, there are 30 communities that are also named Bayview - they are located in California, Connecticut, Florida (2), Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota (2), New York (3), Newfoundland and Labrador, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario (4), Oregon, Prince Edward Island, Tennessee (2), Virginia (2) and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Bayview.
Communities near Bayview ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bayview.
- Brownsville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
- Brownsville is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 183,428 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownsville <5>
- Harlingen
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harlingen have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlingen
- Harlingen is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 65,176 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harlingen <5>
- San Benito
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Benito have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Benito
- San Benito is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,085 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for San Benito <5>
- Los Fresnos
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Los Fresnos have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Los Fresnos
- Los Fresnos is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,826 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Los Fresnos <5>
- Port Isabel
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Isabel
- Port Isabel is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,226 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Port Isabel <5>
- Laguna Vista
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laguna Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laguna Vista
- Laguna Vista is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,217 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laguna Vista <5>
- South Padre Island
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Padre Island have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Padre Island
- South Padre Island is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,752 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Padre Island <5>
- Rio Hondo
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio Hondo
- Rio Hondo is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,639 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rio Hondo <5>
- Rancho Viejo
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rancho Viejo have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rancho Viejo
- Rancho Viejo is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,446 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rancho Viejo <5>
- Indian Lake
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lake
- Indian Lake is located in Cameron County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 864 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bayview. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bayview.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bayview. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bayview.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bayview. See our Newspapers Page for Bayview.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bayview ...
Looking for more information about Bayview? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Bayview, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bayview.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bayview. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cameron County: www.co.cameron.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Cameron, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Bayview. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bayview - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Bayview). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bayview or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |