77435 ZIP Code — East Bernard, TX

Wharton County, Texas

ZIP code 77435 is located in East Bernard, Texas, within Wharton County. It covers approximately 178.24 square miles and serves a population of 4,242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77435

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,701) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77435 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,242

population

178.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Bernard	Acceptable
East Bernard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77434 Eagle Lake (11.2 mi) 77434 Eagle Lake (11.2 mi) 77417 Beasley (11.3 mi) 77417 Beasley (11.3 mi) 77417 Beasley (11.3 mi) 77417 Beasley (11.3 mi) 77485 Wallis (12.7 mi) 77485 Wallis (12.7 mi) 77488 Wharton (14.9 mi) 77488 Wharton (14.9 mi) 77471 Rosenberg (18.3 mi) 77471 Rosenberg (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,242
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	481

Geography
Land area	178.24 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	29.4827
Longitude	-96.1645
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	21.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,242

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$62,701

Median household income

$35,565

Per capita income

$231,700

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,760

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

121

5–9

107

210

10–14

184

171

15–19

150

128

20–24

113

164

25–34

145

343

35–44

301

248

45–54

219

237

55–59

208

131

60–64

116

223

65–74

196

186

75–84

163

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,063	25.1%
18 and over	3,179	74.9%
65 and over	790	18.6%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.2%

Black or African American 11.1%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Other race 2.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,195	69.2%
Black or African American	513	11.1%
Two or more races	415	9%
Hispanic or Latino	372	8.1%
Other race	107	2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	21.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$62,701

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 24.2%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,700
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	17.4%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	36.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	833	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	53	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	436	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	403	23.4%
Households with children under 18	490	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	674	39.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	14.9%
Married	47.5%	56.6%
Separated	0.6%	3.4%
Widowed	2.7%	16.6%
Divorced	10.0%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	4.7%
Kindergarten	83	8.3%
Elementary school	518	51.7%
High school	294	29.3%
College / grad school	60	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Construction 14.5%

Public administration 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Professional & management 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Retail trade 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	27.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	22.7%
Uninsured under 19	30.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,086	96.3%
Spanish	268	6.6%
Other Indo-European	262	6.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,935	92.8%
Born in same state	3,935	92.8%
Born in different state	3,588	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	307	7.2%
Not a US citizen	29	9.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	298	7%
Italian	212	5%
Arab	111	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.3%
Dutch	6	0.1%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	88.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77435

What city is ZIP code 77435 in?

ZIP code 77435 is primarily assigned to East Bernard, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77435 in?

ZIP code 77435 falls within Wharton County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77435 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 77435 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77435 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 77435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 77435?

ZIP code 77435 has an estimated population of 4,242 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77435?

The median household income in ZIP code 77435 is $62,701, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77435 in?

ZIP code 77435 observes the CST timezone.