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ZIP 77486: West Columbia, Downtown Brazos Avenue and Varner-Hogg area
West Columbia is a Brazoria County city centered on the intersection of State Highways 35 and 36, about 55 miles southwest of downtown Houston and roughly 2 miles west of the Brazos River. Columbia served as the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1836, and today Brazos Avenue downtown has the Columbia Historical Museum while the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site lies just north of town. Columbia-Brazoria ISD serves the ZIP.
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Schools serving 77486
Public schools in 77486 fall under Columbia-Brazoria 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 | West Columbia Elementary School | Columbia-Brazoria ISD | D (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | West Brazos Junior High School | Columbia-Brazoria ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | Columbia High School | Columbia-Brazoria ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
Restaurants in 77486
Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.
- Drini Pizza Pizza
636 West Brazos Avenue, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.6 (156 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Mondays. - Margarita Jones Tex-Mex Tex-Mex
400 East Brazos Avenue, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.2 (306 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Simple Simon's Pizza Pizza and wings
744 S Columbia Dr Ste D, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.6 (76 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website - Tacos & More Tacos
806 E Brazos Ave, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.5 (69 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Open Monday to Saturday, 6 AM to 2 PM. - Ginger Sushi & Thai Food Thai and sushi
412 South 17th Street, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.2 (112 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Closed Sundays. - Takeria La Rosa Mexican
825 East Brazos Avenue, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.1 (157 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews - Elmo's Grill American grill
454 South 17th Street, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.0 (246 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews · Website Open 10 AM to 10 PM daily. - Kate's on 17th Coffee shop and bubble tea
421 S 17th St, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.4 (40 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Closed Sundays. - Taqueria Mirtha's Tacos
401 East Brazos Avenue, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.6 (32 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Open weekday mornings.
Grocery and shopping in 77486
- H-E-B Grocery store
110 W Brazos St, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Website Store 271. - Dollar General Variety store with grocery items
220 W Brazos Ave, West Columbia, TX 77486 · Website
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site Historic site and house museum
1702 N 13th St, West Columbia, TX 77486 · ★ 4.5 (304 reviews on Google) · Reviews State-operated historic site. - Columbia Historical Museum History museum
247 E. Brazos Ave., West Columbia, TX 77486 · Website Open Thursday to Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM.
Homes for sale in 77486
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Questions about 77486
Which school district serves West Columbia ZIP 77486?
Columbia-Brazoria ISD serves West Columbia. Its campuses include West Columbia Elementary, Wild Peach Elementary, Barrow Elementary, West Brazos Junior High and Columbia High School, with West Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School inside the city.
Which highways connect West Columbia to Houston and the coast?
State Highways 35 and 36 intersect in West Columbia, about 55 miles southwest of downtown Houston. Highway 36 runs about 32 miles north to Rosenberg and 23 miles southeast to Freeport, and Highway 35 runs 13 miles east to Angleton and 23 miles southwest to Bay City.
What historic sites are in West Columbia?
Columbia served as the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1836, and the First Congress met there that October. Visitors can see the Columbia Historical Museum on Brazos Avenue and the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site just north of town.
How can I check flood zone information for a property in West Columbia?
West Columbia sits about 2 miles west of the Brazos River. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) shows the mapped flood zone for a specific address, and Brazoria County's floodplain administration office can answer questions about local flood maps.
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.