ZIP Code 77488
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Wharton · Wharton County · Texas
- Population
- 14,148
- Median income
- $60,327
- Median home value
- $163,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.3%
- Land area
- 561.4 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77488 in Wharton, Texas has a population of 14,148. The median household income is $60,327, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $163,200, 41% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77488 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 561.4 square miles in Wharton, Wharton County, Texas. The area is home to 14,148 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 77488 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77488 sits at $60,327 (20% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,325. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $163,200 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,078 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77488 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wharton County, so you can benchmark 77488 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 77488
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77488.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 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 77488, Wharton, 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
14,148
Population
561.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77488?
40.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
7.4%
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?
$60,327
Median Household Income
-20% vs state
$31,325
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 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?
6,370
Total Housing Units
5,665
Occupied Units
705
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state
$1,078
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77488 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 194 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 203 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 239 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 255 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 255 |
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 307 business establishments in ZIP 77488, employing approximately 3,511 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,326,000.
307
Businesses
3,511
Employees
$152.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.9% |
| Information | 8 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.6% |
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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