77448 ZIP Code — Hungerford, TX
Wharton County, Texas
ZIP code 77448 is located in Hungerford, Texas, within Wharton County. It covers approximately 6.76 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.
186
population
6.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77448 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77448
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hungerford | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 28 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 481 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4023 |
| Longitude | -96.0561 |
| 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 | 73.2% | 49.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 21.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
28
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$33,806
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
34.2%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
80
Housing units
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
5–9
7
17
10–14
8
24
25–34
12
62
35–44
30
5
55–59
2
3
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 46 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 140 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 5 | 2.7% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.6%
Black or African American
5.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 5.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 73.2% | 49.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 21.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
$25k–$35k
65.8%
$150k–$200k
34.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 65.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 34.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$500k–$1M
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 34.2% |
| Renter occupied | 65.8% |
| Vacant | 40.2% |
| Single-family detached | 59.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 40.2% |
| Median rooms | 7.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 40.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 39.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 79.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 65.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 52 | 65.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 27 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 11.4% | 22.9% |
| Married | 29.5% | 77.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 49.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
37.1%
HS graduate
5.7%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
36.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 59.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 46 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
47.3%
Finance & real estate
24.5%
Construction
21.8%
Other services
6.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.4% |
| Service | 6.4% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 47.3% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 93.6% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 21.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
21.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| High blood pressure | 44.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Diabetes | 16.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 24.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 54.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 18.5% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.2% |
| Public insurance | 13.4% |
| No insurance | 34.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 186 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 7 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 129 | 69.4% |
| Born in same state | 129 | 69.4% |
| Born in different state | 124 | 66.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 57 | 30.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 34.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77448
What city is ZIP code 77448 in?
ZIP code 77448 is primarily assigned to Hungerford, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77448 in?
ZIP code 77448 falls within Wharton County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77448 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 77448 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77448?
16% of residents in ZIP code 77448 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 77448?
ZIP code 77448 has an estimated population of 186 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 77448 in?
ZIP code 77448 observes the CST timezone.