PlainZIP

East Bernard, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77435

Wharton County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,539
13/sq mi
$68,778
Median income
$356,000
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Bernard pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77435 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77435 covers 363.1 square miles in East Bernard, Wharton County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,539 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77435 reports a modest median household income of $68,778 (9% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,660. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $356,000 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,091 monthly, and 86.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77435, plus 6 more within Wharton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 77435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Bernard, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77435.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 77435, East Bernard, 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

4,539

Population

363.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77435?

42.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%

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?

$68,778

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$40,660

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77435 ranks nationally

East Bernard, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,778 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,001

Total Housing Units

1,933

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$356,000

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,091

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77435 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 235
2021 +4.6% 246
2022 +11.9% 276
2023 +5.2% 290
2024 +11.1% 322

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 77435, employing approximately 1,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,986,000.

89

Businesses

1,148

Employees

$53.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 16.9%
Finance and insurance 9 10.1%
Wholesale trade 8 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.0%
Construction 7 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.9%
Manufacturing 6 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 3.4%

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 77435 vs 77454 →

ZIP 77435 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77435 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77435 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77435 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77454 Lissie, TX 217 6.5 mi
77448 Hungerford, TX 341 7.2 mi
77485 Wallis, TX 4,054 8.7 mi
77451 Kendleton, TX 77 8.6 mi
77417 Beasley, TX 2,457 9.4 mi
77436 Egypt, TX 73 9.7 mi
77464 Orchard, TX 221 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wharton County

77437 standard
El Campo, TX
Pop: 17,054
77488 standard
Wharton, TX
Pop: 14,148
77420 standard
Boling, TX
Pop: 2,205
77455 standard
Louise, TX
Pop: 2,045
77448 standard
Hungerford, TX
Pop: 341
77453 standard
Lane City, TX
Pop: 301

Related Areas

Wharton County East Bernard, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77435 in? ▼
ZIP code 77435 (East Bernard) 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 77435? ▼
ZIP code 77435 in East Bernard, TX has a population of 4,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77435? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77435 is $68,778, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77435? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77435 is $356,000, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77435? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77435 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77435? ▼
ZIP code 77435 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77435? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77435 are: Retail trade (15), Finance and insurance (9), Wholesale trade (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77435? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77435 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77435? ▼
In ZIP code 77435, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77435? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77435 is 35.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77435? ▼
In ZIP code 77435, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77435? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77435 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.