Boling, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77420
Wharton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,205
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,697
- Median income Near-median income area
- $226,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boling pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77420 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77420 covers 137.8 square miles in Boling, Wharton County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,205 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77420 reports a modest median household income of $67,697 (10% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,645. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $226,400 (9% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $840; 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wharton County, so 77420 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 77420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boling, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77420.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77420, Boling, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,205
Population
137.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77420?
32.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,697
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$55,645
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77420 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Boling, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,697 46th percentile higher than 46% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
995housing units
995
Total Housing Units
887
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$840
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 77420, employing approximately 279 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,314,000.
44
Businesses
279
Employees
$13.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77420 vs 77453 →
ZIP 77420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77461
Needville (77461)
10,679 residents
- 77420 2,205
Boling (77420)
2,205 residents
- 77453 301
Lane City (77453)
301 residents
- 77468 131
Pledger (77468)
131 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77420 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77420, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,205 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77420 in?
ZIP code 77420 (Boling) is located in Wharton County, Texas. Wharton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wharton-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77420?
ZIP code 77420 in Boling, TX has a population of 2,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77420?
The median household income in ZIP 77420 is $67,697, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77420?
The median home value in ZIP 77420 is $226,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77420 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77420?
ZIP code 77420 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77420 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77420?
In ZIP code 77420, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77420?
In ZIP code 77420, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77420 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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