ZIP code 77488: Wharton, TX
77488 is a ZIP code in Wharton, Texas, mainly in Wharton County, part of the El Campo, TX micro area. About 14,548 people live here.
- Population
- 14,548
- Median household income
- $60,327
- Typical home value
- $214,500+2.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,078gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homeowners
- 67.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 77488 details
| City | Wharton |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton County (also partly Colorado County) |
| Metro area | El Campo, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 225 sq mi, plus 2.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 65 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 29.29571, -96.09512 |
Median rent in 77488 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $686/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $850/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,177/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,454/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 77488
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77453 | Lane City, TX | 6.4 mi | 91 |
| 77467 | Pierce, TX | 6.8 mi | 80 |
| 77443 | Glen Flora, TX | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| 77448 | Hungerford, TX | 8.4 mi | 171 |
| 77436 | Egypt, TX | 10.6 mi | 28 |
| 77420 | Boling, TX | 11.5 mi | 2,236 |
| 77451 | Kendleton, TX | 12.3 mi | 515 |
| 77437 | El Campo, TX | 12.4 mi | 18,238 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 77488?
A typical home in ZIP code 77488 is worth about $214,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $60,327 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $214,500 homeWhat can a $60,327 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 77488
What city is ZIP code 77488?
ZIP code 77488 is in Wharton, TX, in Wharton County.
What county is ZIP code 77488 in?
77488 is mainly in Wharton County, Texas, and partly in Colorado County.
What is the population of ZIP code 77488?
About 14,548 people live in ZIP code 77488, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 77488 in?
77488 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.