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ZIP 77473: San Felipe, San Felipe de Austin townsite and Stephen F. Austin State Park area
ZIP 77473 covers the very small town of San Felipe in eastern Austin County on the west bank of the Brazos River, about 3 miles east of Sealy and 46 miles west of downtown Houston with access at Interstate 10 Exit 723. The ZIP is tiny and has very little housing, and the area is known for its history as the site of San Felipe de Austin, the capital of Stephen F. Austin's colony. Landmarks include San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, Stephen F. Austin State Park and the oldest post office in Texas.
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Schools serving 77473
Public schools in 77473 fall under Sealy ISD. The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.
| Level | School | District | TEA rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Selman Elementary School | Sealy ISD | F (2025-26) | TEA |
| Elementary | Sealy Elementary School | Sealy ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | Sealy Junior High School | Sealy ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | Sealy High School | Sealy ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site State historic site and museum
220 2nd St, San Felipe, TX 77473 · Website THC lists Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. - Stephen F. Austin State Park State park with camping, trails and picnic areas
Park Road 38, San Felipe, TX 77473 · Website Open daily; admission is charged.
Homes for sale in 77473
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Questions about 77473
Where is San Felipe, TX and how far is it from Houston?
San Felipe is in eastern Austin County on the west bank of the Brazos River, about 3 miles east of Sealy and about 46 miles west of downtown Houston. Interstate 10 Exit 723 serves the town, and I-10 is the main route east toward Katy and Houston.
What is there to do in San Felipe, TX?
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site is a museum and townsite on the location of Stephen F. Austin's colonial capital. Stephen F. Austin State Park nearby offers camping, about five miles of trails and picnicking.
Which school district serves San Felipe, TX?
San Felipe is part of Sealy ISD, which operates Selman Elementary, Sealy Elementary, Sealy Junior High and Sealy High School in nearby Sealy. Confirm zoning for a specific address with the district.
What kind of housing is in the 77473 ZIP code?
The 77473 ZIP is only a fraction of a square mile and has very little housing, mostly single-family houses and a few mobile homes. Nearby Sealy (77474) has far more housing and everyday services.
Do Evan Compean and the Compean Group help buyers and sellers in ZIP code 77473?
Absolutely. Evan Compean and the Compean Group serve ZIP code 77473 as part of Greater Houston, and we learn the pricing and housing in each area before we list a home or make an offer. Our team has sold more than 1,000 homes and holds 5.0-star ratings on Google and Zillow across hundreds of reviews. This guide covers much more to help you get started, or call or text us at (832) 777-3904.
Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.