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ZIP Code 77488
Wharton, TX, Wharton County
Population
14,548
Land area
225sq mi
People per sq mi
65
City
Wharton
ZIP 77488 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 77488 at a glance
- ZIP 77488 (Wharton) is 44% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,327, 23% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $1,078 a month.
Local data for ZIP 77488
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 77488, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,327
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$163,200
Prices +5.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,078/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
25.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
307
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,511
$152M annual payroll
PPP loans
$19.73M
484 loans
Campaign donations
$31.64K
4% D, 40% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 77488, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
285
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 77488, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.0%
U.S. 11.1% +9.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 77488
ZIP codes near 77488
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 77453Iago | 4.6 mi | 3.5 |
| 77467El Campo | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| 77443Wharton | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| 77448Hungerford | 9.9 mi | 6.8 |
| 77420Boling | 11 mi | 88.4 |
| 77437El Campo | 11 mi | 353 |
| 77436Nada | 14 mi | 23.2 |
| 77451Kendleton | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| 77417Kendleton | 15 mi | 54.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 77488?
- ZIP code 77488 is in Wharton, TX (Wharton County).
- What county is ZIP code 77488 in?
- ZIP code 77488 is mostly in Wharton County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 77488?
- About 14,548 people live in the 77488 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.