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Wharton County
Boling, TX
77420
77420 ZIP Code — Boling, TX
Wharton County, Texas
ZIP code 77420 is located in
Boling ,
Texas ,
within Wharton County .
It covers approximately 88.43 square miles and serves a population of
2,313 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 979 .
About ZIP code 77420
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $57,266. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,313
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
481
Geography
Land area
88.43 sq mi
Water area
1.63 sq mi
Latitude
29.2517
Longitude
-95.9333
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
979
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.8%
49.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
21.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.5%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$57,266
Median household income
$167,400
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 602 26.0% 18 and over 1,711 74.0% 65 and over 409 17.7% Median age 33.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.5%
Group Count % White 1,774 72.1% Black or African American 356 14.5% Two or more races 183 7.4% Hispanic or Latino 148 6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.8%
49.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
27.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
21.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.5%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 13.0% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 16.0% $75k–$100k 6.8% $100k–$150k 23.8% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 5.4% Median income $57,266
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $167,400 Median rent / month $750 Owner occupied 74.5% Renter occupied 25.5% Vacant 11.2% Single-family detached 89.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.1% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 3.15
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.6% 2000–2009 7.5% 1990–1999 5.1% 1980–1989 8.0% 1970–1979 18.1% 1960–1969 12.6% 1950–1959 18.4% 1940–1949 12.0% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.2% 2 bedrooms 25.9% 3 bedrooms 51.8% 4 bedrooms 17.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 21.5% 2 vehicles 53.4% 3 or more 24.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 34.6% Electricity 49.3% Propane / LP gas 14.0% Wood 0.9% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 425 54.3% Cohabiting couple 11 1.4% Male householder, no spouse 224 28.6% Female householder, no spouse 123 15.7% Households with children under 18 232 29.6% Households with seniors (65+) 270 34.5% Average household size 2.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.0% 18.9% Married 52.8% 67.5% Separated 2.0% 2.9% Widowed 1.0% 4.5% Divorced 12.2% 6.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.5% Bachelor's or higher 28.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 5.2% Kindergarten 11 1.8% Elementary school 267 44.5% High school 116 19.3% College / grad school 175 29.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Transportation & utilities
16.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Professional & management
4.5%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Public administration
0.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.2% Service 19.3% Sales & office 18.7% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 20.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.9% Government 16.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.9% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 1.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
5.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.4% Retirement income 22.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 23.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 28.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 31.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.0% Visited dentist 52.8% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 110 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 7.1% 65 and over 47.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.5% Public insurance 26.4% No insurance 13.4% Uninsured under 19 2.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,075 89.7% Spanish 152 7.3% Other Indo-European 146 7.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,164 93.6% Born in same state 2,164 93.6% Born in different state 2,041 88.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 149 6.4% Not a US citizen 95 63.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 310 13.4% Italian 115 5% Arab 55 2.4%
Ancestry Count % German 20 0.9% Polish 9 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.9% Internet access 94.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77420
What city is ZIP code 77420 in?
ZIP code 77420 is primarily assigned to Boling, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77420 in?
ZIP code 77420 falls within Wharton County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 77420 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 77420 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77420?
The median home value in ZIP code 77420 is $167,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 77420?
ZIP code 77420 has an estimated population of 2,313 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77420?
The median household income in ZIP code 77420 is $57,266, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77420 in?
ZIP code 77420 observes the CST timezone.
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