Welcome to Huffman ...
Huffman is located on the Gulf Coast.
Huffman is located in Harris County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Huffman, you might consider that their post office opened in 1888.
Huffman is 60 feet [18 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Huffman lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Huffman: (281)<3>, (713) and (832).
The ZIP code for Huffman: 77336<4>
Communities Also Named Huffman ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 7 communities that are also named Huffman - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Huffman.
Communities near Huffman ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Huffman.
- Humble
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humble
- Humble is located in Harris County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 15,539 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Humble <5>
- Liberty
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
- Liberty is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,506 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty <5>
- Dayton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
- Dayton is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,628 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dayton <5>
- Mont Belvieu
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mont Belvieu have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mont Belvieu
- Mont Belvieu is located in Chambers County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,137 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mont Belvieu <5>
- Splendora
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Splendora have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Splendora
- Splendora is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,292 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Splendora <5>
- Patton Village
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patton Village
- Patton Village is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,207 people
- Roman Forest
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roman Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roman Forest
- Roman Forest is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,035 people
- Woodbranch
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbranch have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbranch
- Woodbranch is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,498 people
- Old River - Winfree
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old River - Winfree
- Old River - Winfree is located in Chambers County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,453 people
- Plum Grove
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Grove
- Plum Grove is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 756 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 Huffman. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Huffman.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Huffman. 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 Huffman.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Huffman. See our Newspapers Page for Huffman.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Huffman ...
Looking for more information about Huffman? 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 Huffman, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Huffman.
Adding Huffman to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Huffman in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Huffman was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Huffman post office opened in 1888.
We also found Huffman in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Huffman.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Huffman. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Harris County: www.co.harris.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 Harris, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Huffman - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Of the area codes for Huffman, area code (281, 832) is an overlay. |
| <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 community (such as Huffman). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Huffman 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. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |