ZIP Code 77435
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East Bernard · Wharton County · Texas
- Population
- 4,539
- Median income
- $68,778
- Median home value
- $356,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.5%
- Land area
- 363.1 sq mi
13/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Chicago
ZIP code 77435 in East Bernard, Texas has a population of 4,539. The median household income is $68,778, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $356,000, 28% above the US average. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77435 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 363.1 square miles in East Bernard, Wharton County, Texas. The area is home to 4,539 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77435 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77435 sits at $68,778 (9% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,660. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $356,000 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77435 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wharton County, so you can benchmark 77435 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77435.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 77435?
42.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
8.9%
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?
$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
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?
2,001
Total Housing Units
1,933
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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