77455 ZIP Code — Louise, TX

Wharton County, Texas

ZIP code 77455 is located in Louise, Texas, within Wharton County. It covers approximately 208.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979/361.

About ZIP code 77455

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,401. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 77455 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,962
population
208.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77455 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77455

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Louise Acceptable
Louise Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
77962 Ganado (8.3 mi) 77437 El Campo (13.9 mi) 77442 Garwood (18.5 mi) 77488 Wharton (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,962
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 481
Geography
Land area 208.93 sq mi
Water area 0.68 sq mi
Latitude 29.1715
Longitude -96.4484
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 979/361
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.7% 49.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.4% 27.3% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 21.1% 22.6%
Over $200k 6.4% 2.5% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,962
Population
9
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$61,401
Median household income
$24,075
Per capita income
$143,400
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
626
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
129
Under 5
150
43
5–9
51
55
10–14
65
77
15–19
90
70
20–24
81
146
25–34
170
89
35–44
103
66
45–54
77
42
55–59
50
24
60–64
27
88
65–74
102
65
75–84
75
12
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1858429.8%
18 and over1,37870.2%
65 and over35718.2%
Median age30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or more races 7.7%
Black or African American 3.9%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,70780%
Hispanic or Latino1728.1%
Two or more races1647.7%
Black or African American833.9%
Other race80.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.7% 49.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.4% 27.3% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 21.1% 22.6%
Over $200k 6.4% 2.5% 7.8%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 11.9%
$15k–$25k 12.2%
$25k–$35k 0.9%
$35k–$50k 6.2%
$50k–$75k 28.5%
$75k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 25.4%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k11.9%
$15k–$25k12.2%
$25k–$35k0.9%
$35k–$50k6.2%
$50k–$75k28.5%
$75k–$100k7.5%
$100k–$150k25.4%
$150k–$200k3.9%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$61,401

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%
$50k–$100k 22.4%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 13.6%
$200k–$300k 25.5%
$300k–$500k 6.5%
$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$143,400
Median rent / month$1,104
Owner occupied81.4%
Renter occupied18.6%
Vacant14.0%
Single-family detached87.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.3%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.96

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.6%
2000–200910.1%
1990–199913.4%
1980–19899.5%
1970–197914.6%
1960–196920.1%
1950–19594.2%
1940–194912.8%
1939 or earlier6.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms39.7%
3 bedrooms51.7%
4 bedrooms5.8%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.7%
1 vehicle10.3%
2 vehicles52.7%
3 or more27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas16.2%
Electricity64.9%
Propane / LP gas18.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31749.5%
Cohabiting couple9815.3%
Male householder, no spouse568.7%
Female householder, no spouse17026.5%
Households with children under 1823636.8%
Households with seniors (65+)25940.4%
Average household size3.06

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.9%38.0%
Married55.8%48.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.5%10.9%
Divorced1.8%2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%
Some HS, no diploma 16.4%
HS graduate 34.6%
Some college, no degree 8.0%
Associate's degree 20.2%
Bachelor's degree 12.6%
Graduate / professional 1.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.8%
Bachelor's or higher14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4412.7%
Kindergarten92.6%
Elementary school17049.0%
High school9126.2%
College / grad school339.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.6%
Agriculture & mining 14.4%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Retail trade 11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%
Transportation & utilities 10.9%
Construction 9.6%
Other services 2.8%
Public administration 2.8%
Professional & management 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.7%
Service23.5%
Sales & office13.9%
Natural resources & construction23.4%
Production & transportation6.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.1%
Government5.7%
Self-employed6.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.2%
Carpool4.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Work from home9.0%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)26.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%
Under 18 years 0.4%
18 and over 15.1%
Married-couple families 6.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.4%
Retirement income12.6%
Supplemental Security8.4%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP8.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure38.1%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis24.8%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.9%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health19.2%
Poor mental health16.0%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance28.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.1%
Visited dentist53.5%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss16.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans826.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.4%
65 and over37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.8%
Public insurance37.4%
No insurance10.7%
Uninsured under 197.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,68385.8%
Spanish1247.4%
Other Indo-European1247.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,84694.1%
Born in same state1,84694.1%
Born in different state1,61082.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen1165.9%
Not a US citizen6656.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1196.1%
Italian542.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab191%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.7%
Internet access82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77455

What city is ZIP code 77455 in?

ZIP code 77455 is primarily assigned to Louise, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77455 in?

ZIP code 77455 falls within Wharton County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77455?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 77455 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 77455 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 77455 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 77455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77455?

The median home value in ZIP code 77455 is $143,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 77455 in?

ZIP code 77455 observes the CST timezone.

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