PlainZIP

El Campo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77437

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

17,054
21/sq mi
$72,200
Median income
$184,700
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

El Campo pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77437 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77437 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Campo, Wharton County, Texas, home to 17,054 residents across 831.9 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77437 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,200 (4% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,271. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $184,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,042 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wharton County, letting you compare 77437 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77437

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Campo, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77437.

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 77437, El Campo, 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

17,054

Population

831.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77437?

36.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 57.5%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%

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?

$72,200

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$32,271

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77437 ranks nationally

El Campo, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,200 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,259

Total Housing Units

6,624

Occupied Units

635

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$184,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,042

Median Rent

1979

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77437 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 211
2021 +10.4% 233
2022 +10.0% 257
2023 +8.6% 279
2024 -2.4% 272

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 493 business establishments in ZIP 77437, employing approximately 5,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,969,000.

493

Businesses

5,542

Employees

$269.0M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 73 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 56 11.4%
Construction 44 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 42 8.5%
Finance and insurance 39 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 39 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 38 7.7%
Wholesale trade 34 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 6.1%
Manufacturing 22 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 17 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Information 6 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77437 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 77437 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 Code City Population Distance
77443 Glen Flora, TX 84 10.7 mi
77455 Louise, TX 2,045 10.4 mi
77432 Danevang, TX 173 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wharton County

77488 standard
Wharton, TX
Pop: 14,148
77435 standard
East Bernard, TX
Pop: 4,539
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 El Campo, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77437 in? ▼
ZIP code 77437 (El Campo) 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 77437? ▼
ZIP code 77437 in El Campo, TX has a population of 17,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77437? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77437 is $72,200, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77437? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77437 is $184,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77437? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77437 is White at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77437? ▼
ZIP code 77437 has 493 business establishments employing approximately 5,542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77437? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77437 are: Retail trade (73), Other services (except public administration) (56), Construction (44). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77437? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77437 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 77437? ▼
In ZIP code 77437, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 77437? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77437 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77437? ▼
In ZIP code 77437, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77437? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77437 is 17.6% 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.