ZIP Code 77455

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Louise · Wharton County · Texas

Population
2,045

4/sq mi

Median income
$77,625

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$190,600

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.5%

Median age 37.1

Land area
552.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 77455 in Louise, Texas has a population of 2,045. The median household income is $77,625, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $190,600, 31% below the US average. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77455 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 552.7 square miles in Louise, Wharton County, Texas. The area is home to 2,045 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 77455 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77455 sits at $77,625 (3% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,985. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $190,600 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,203 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77455 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wharton County, so you can benchmark 77455 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 77455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77455.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77455, Louise, 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

2,045

Population

552.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77455?

37.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$77,625

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$31,985

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

702

Total Housing Units

663

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$190,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,203

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 77455, employing approximately 317 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,345,000.

42

Businesses

317

Employees

$19.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 28.6%
Retail trade 7 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.5%
Wholesale trade 3 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
77962 Ganado, TX 3,286 8.8 mi
77437 El Campo, TX 17,054 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77455 in?
ZIP code 77455 (Louise) 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 77455?
ZIP code 77455 in Louise, TX has a population of 2,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77455?
The median household income in ZIP 77455 is $77,625, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77455?
The median home value in ZIP 77455 is $190,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77455 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77455?
ZIP code 77455 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 317 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77455 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77455?
In ZIP code 77455, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 77455?
In ZIP code 77455, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77455 is 14.9% 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 Louise, TX

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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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