Wallis, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77485
Austin County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,054
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,742
- Median income Below-median income area
- $224,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wallis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77485 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77485 (Wallis, TX) fell -6.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 77485 covers 215.6 square miles in Wallis, Austin County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,054 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77485 reports a modest median household income of $51,742 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,014. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Median home value is $224,700 (9% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $945; 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Austin County, so 77485 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77485
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wallis, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77485.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77485, Wallis, 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
4,054
Population
215.6
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77485?
35.8
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
14.6%
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?
$51,742
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$29,014
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77485 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Wallis, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,742 17th percentile higher than 17% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,961housing units
1,961
Total Housing Units
1,714
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,700
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$945
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 77485, employing approximately 592 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,515,000.
56
Businesses
592
Employees
$40.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.4% |
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 77485 vs 77476 →
ZIP 77485 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77474
Sealy (77474)
12,782 residents
- 77441 4,809
Fulshear (77441)
4,809 residents
- 77435 4,539
East Bernard (77435)
4,539 residents
- 77485 4,054
Wallis (77485)
4,054 residents
- 77476 313
Simonton (77476)
313 residents
- 77464 221
Orchard (77464)
221 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77485 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77485 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77441
Fulshear (77441)
$184,390 median income
- 77474
Sealy (77474)
$75,272 median income
- 77435 $68,778
East Bernard (77435)
$68,778 median income
- 77464 $64,375
Orchard (77464)
$64,375 median income
- 77485 $51,742
Wallis (77485)
$51,742 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77485 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77485, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,054 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77485 in?
ZIP code 77485 (Wallis) is located in Austin County, Texas. Austin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/austin-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77485?
ZIP code 77485 in Wallis, TX has a population of 4,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77485?
The median household income in ZIP 77485 is $51,742, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77485?
The median home value in ZIP 77485 is $224,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77485?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77485 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77485?
ZIP code 77485 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 592 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77485?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77485 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (4). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77485?
In ZIP code 77485, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 77485?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77485 is 31.8 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 77485?
In ZIP code 77485, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77485?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77485 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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