77437 ZIP Code
El Campo, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77437 |
| City/Town: | El Campo |
| County: | Wharton |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,466 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,810 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,086 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,049 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,800 |
| Land Area: | 353.0 sq miles
914.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.2044, -96.2727 |
Population Information (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,466 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,157 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,309 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,264 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,563 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,540 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,397 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,055 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,098 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,461 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,197 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 957 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 964 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,837 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 616 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 517 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $960 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,049 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,414 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 635 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,201 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,213 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,647 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,380 | 11.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,044 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,874 | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,180 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,139 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,433 | 12.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 597 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77437 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,810 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,909 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,218 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,086 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,343 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,789 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 554 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,365 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,102 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,219 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 452 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,895 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,273 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 915 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,356 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,938 | 15.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,146 | 49.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,983 | 43.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 61 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 29 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,073 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77437 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 229 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 296 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 729 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 625 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 921 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 964 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 870 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,059 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 450 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 271 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77437 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,353 | 81.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 897 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 162 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 222 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77437 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 788 | 10.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 479 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 722 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 278 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 802 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 610 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 58 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 548 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 415 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,870 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 334 | 4.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 477 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 408 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,333 | 83.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,964 | 59.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,105 | 33.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,957 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77437 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,967 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,248 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,234 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 301 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 150 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,031 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77437 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,635 | 79.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 88 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 259 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 267 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 66 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 77 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 102 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 555 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77437 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 551 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 624 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 696 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,030 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 788 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 521 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,241 | 17.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 743 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 855 | 12.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77437 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 161 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 451 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,160 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,267 | 46.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 965 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 45 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77437 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,073 | 32.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 425 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,867 | 60.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77437 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 246 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,257 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,386 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,525 | 23.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77437 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 444 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 545 | 13.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 786 | 18.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 669 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 906 | 21.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 574 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 227 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77437 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,615 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $579 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $960 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.38 |
Households (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,414 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,426 | 53.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,557 | 24.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,107 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,589 | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,485 | 38.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,201 | 34.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77437 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,863 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,075 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,879 | 56.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 211 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 603 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,062 | 30.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77437 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,729 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 228 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 254 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,376 | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,255 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 616 | 13.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,094 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 770 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,290 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,729 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 188 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,281 | 46.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,260 | 46.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77437 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,716 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,614 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,128 | 69.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 472 | 29.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,571 | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 16 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,895 | 11843.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,895 | 11843.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,895 | 11843.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 11 | 68.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,838 | 11487.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 44 | 275.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77437 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,202 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,783 | 68.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,419 | 31.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,365 | 31.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77437 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,414 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,439 | 84.8% | 89.4% |
El Campo, TX77437