ZIP Code 77488 Demographics

Wharton County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 77488 compared to county averages.

Total Population

14,205

↓ 65.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,167

↓ 11.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$161,900

↓ 4.8% vs county

Median Age

40.6 yrs

↓ +7.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↑ 16.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 77488 compares to Wharton County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 77488 $53k Wharton $60k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 77488 $162k Wharton $170k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

61.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$788

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 77488 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$161,900
Down Payment (20%)$32,380
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,028P&I: $819 | Tax: $162 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$788
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $240/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 77488, sorted by distance.

77443 6.8 mi away wharton county 77467 6.9 mi away wharton county 77448 7.5 mi away wharton county 77453 8.6 mi away wharton county 77451 10.5 mi away fort bend county 77436 11.7 mi away wharton county 77437 13.1 mi away wharton county 77435 14.6 mi away wharton county

About Wharton County

Wharton County is located in Texas and has a total population of 41,614. The county's median household income is $59,712 and median home value is $170,100. ZIP code 77488 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wharton County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.