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Wharton County, TX
7 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Wharton County, Texas.
Population
41,794
Land area
1,086sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Wharton County
Wharton County at a glance
- Wharton County is 67% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,924 a year, 15% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,900 (33% below Texas) and median rent is $1,046 a month.
- The biggest population centers are El Campo (12,202), Wharton (8,724) and East Bernard (3,053).
Local data for Wharton County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools22
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks18
- Post Offices10
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants138
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places28
Housing and community stats
Wharton County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,924
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$189,900
Prices +4.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,046/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (15,384), German Americans (3,976), Irish Americans (1,745).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,945
16,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$316M
FY 2026, $7,611 per person
PPP loans
$91.5M
1,708 loans, 10,751 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$121K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wharton County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wharton County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
285
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,617
10.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 42°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone28 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wharton County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wharton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wharton County, TX?
- El Campo is the largest city or town in Wharton County, with about 12,202 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wharton County?
- Wharton County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77420, 77432, 77435, 77436, 77437.
- What is the population of Wharton County, TX?
- About 41,794 people live in Wharton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wharton County?
- Wharton County borders Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Matagorda County, Austin County, Colorado County, Jackson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023