ZIP Code 77448

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Hungerford · Wharton County · Texas

Population
341

21/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
53.8%

Median age 80.7

Land area
16.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 77448 in Hungerford, Texas has a population of 341. 53.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77448 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.4 square miles in Hungerford, Wharton County, Texas. The area is home to 341 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 77448 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77448 sits at , while per-capita income is $21,946. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77448 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 80.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wharton County, so you can benchmark 77448 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 →

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 77448, Hungerford, 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

341

Population

16.4

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77448?

80.7

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 37.4%
African American 11.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$21,946

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 90.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

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

What does housing look like?

58

Total Housing Units

58

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 77448, employing approximately 252 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,367,000.

13

Businesses

252

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 30.8%
Retail trade 3 23.1%

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 77448 vs 77451 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77451 Kendleton, TX 77 5.3 mi
77488 Wharton, TX 14,148 7.5 mi
77435 East Bernard, TX 4,539 7.2 mi
77436 Egypt, TX 73 8.8 mi
77417 Beasley, TX 2,457 8.0 mi
77443 Glen Flora, TX 84 7.9 mi
77454 Lissie, TX 217 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77448 in?
ZIP code 77448 (Hungerford) 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 77448?
ZIP code 77448 in Hungerford, TX has a population of 341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77448?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77448 is Two or More Ethnicities at 50.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77448?
ZIP code 77448 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77448?
In ZIP code 77448, 90.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77448?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77448 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hungerford, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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