77488 ZIP Code
Wharton, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77488 |
| City/Town: | Wharton |
| County: | Wharton |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,205 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,167 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,764 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,385 |
| Median Home Value: | $161,900 |
| Land Area: | 225.0 sq miles
582.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.2957, -96.0951 |
Population Information (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,205 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,985 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,220 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 854 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 687 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 979 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,082 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 980 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,542 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,769 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,505 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,029 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,043 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,434 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 877 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 424 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $161,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $788 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,385 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,390 | 84.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 995 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,305 | 61.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,085 | 38.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,623 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 562 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,208 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,922 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,569 | 26.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 912 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 941 | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 509 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77488 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,167 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,702 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,882 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,764 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,749 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,428 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 321 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,846 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,941 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 995 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 461 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,533 | 60.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,066 | 21.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 172 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 767 | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,667 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,133 | 15.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,668 | 39.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,788 | 33.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 150 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 730 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77488 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 427 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 381 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 447 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 663 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 670 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,036 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 616 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 490 | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 296 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 364 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77488 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,082 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 677 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 147 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 232 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 225 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77488 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 402 | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 662 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 889 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 94 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 848 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 360 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 238 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 223 | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,414 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 575 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 422 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 284 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.6% | 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 (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,694 | 75.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,692 | 54.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,159 | 36.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,307 | 23.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77488 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,961 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,100 | 39.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,225 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 429 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 399 | 7.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 802 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77488 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,062 | 63.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 113 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 284 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 205 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 426 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 209 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 453 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 546 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 87 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77488 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 582 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 553 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,077 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 674 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,461 | 22.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 783 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 649 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 326 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 267 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77488 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 243 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,102 | 17.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,412 | 22.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,750 | 43.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 780 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 98 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77488 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,128 | 20.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 606 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,631 | 67.4% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77488 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 575 | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,555 | 28.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,845 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,415 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77488 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 399 | 12.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 688 | 20.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 377 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 747 | 22.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 606 | 18.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 373 | 11.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 52 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 63 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77488 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,494 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $498 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $788 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,524 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 830 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,245 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,569 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,486 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,020 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77488 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,664 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,071 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,760 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 510 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,943 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77488 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,984 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 56 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 198 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,129 | 37.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 701 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 900 | 30.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,180 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 855 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,001 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,255 | 16.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 61 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 977 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,217 | 54.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77488 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,414 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,710 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 681 | 39.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 907 | 53.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 12 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 122 | 7.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77488 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,893 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 104 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,312 | 1261.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,312 | 1261.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,312 | 1261.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 33 | 31.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 40 | 38.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,156 | 1111.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 14.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77488 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,351 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,158 | 76.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,193 | 23.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,022 | 22.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 135 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77488 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,571 | 84.8% | 89.4% |
Wharton, TX77488