77488 ZIP Code – Wharton, Texas
77488 is a ZIP code serving Wharton, Texas in Wharton County with a population of approximately 14,205 residents. At $53,167, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $161,900 are below the national average, with 67.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $788 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.5%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 38.5, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 77443, 77453, 77467.
ZIP Code 77488 Data
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ZIP 77488 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 77488 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $788 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 77443 – Glen Flora
- 77453 – Lane City
- 77467 – Pierce
- 77448 – Hungerford
- 77436 – Egypt
- 77420 – Boling
- 77451 – Kendleton
- 77437 – El Campo
- 77417 – Beasley
- 77435 – East Bernard
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77443 | GLEN FLORA | 114 | Not provided |
| 77453 | LANE CITY | 187 | Not provided |
| 77467 | PIERCE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 77448 | HUNGERFORD | 186 | Not provided |
| 77436 | EGYPT | Not provided | Not provided |