77437 ZIP Code — El Campo, TX

Wharton County, Texas

ZIP code 77437 is located in El Campo, Texas, within Wharton County. It covers approximately 353.00 square miles and serves a population of 18,466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77437

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 $166,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $63,810. 35% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77437 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,466

population

353.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77437

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77437. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Campo	Acceptable
El Campo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77488 Wharton (6.6 mi) 77455 Louise (13.9 mi) 77962 Ganado (16.6 mi) 77420 Boling (17.7 mi) 77468 Pledger (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,466
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	481

Geography
Land area	353.00 sq mi
Water area	1.78 sq mi
Latitude	29.1955
Longitude	-96.2198
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	48.2%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	21.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

18,466

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$63,810

Median household income

$28,557

Per capita income

$166,800

Median home value

$960

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

4,836

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

627

Under 5

637

775

5–9

788

764

10–14

776

693

15–19

704

523

20–24

532

1,041

25–34

1,057

1,221

35–44

1,240

1,090

45–54

1,107

475

55–59

482

478

60–64

486

911

65–74

926

306

75–84

310

256

85+

261

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,372	29.1%
18 and over	13,094	70.9%
65 and over	2,970	16.1%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.9%

Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

Two or more races 11%

Black or African American 5.9%

Other race 4.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,895	64.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,938	13.7%
Two or more races	2,356	11%
Black or African American	1,273	5.9%
Other race	915	4.3%
Asian	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	49.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	21.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$63,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,800
Median rent / month	$960
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	60.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,426	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	292	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,107	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,589	24.8%
Households with children under 18	2,485	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,201	34.3%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	28.5%
Married	56.5%	52.9%
Separated	1.4%	0.9%
Widowed	3.1%	10.0%
Divorced	8.8%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	228	4.8%
Kindergarten	254	5.4%
Elementary school	2,376	50.2%
High school	1,255	26.5%
College / grad school	616	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 18.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	35.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	770	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,202	93.2%
Spanish	1,958	11.4%
Other Indo-European	1,954	11.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,571	89.7%
Born in same state	16,555	89.7%
Born in different state	15,211	82.4%
Foreign born	16	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,895	10.3%
Not a US citizen	799	42.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	855	4.6%
French	730	4%
Italian	373	2%
Dutch	118	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.1%
German	14	0.1%
Polish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77437

What city is ZIP code 77437 in?

ZIP code 77437 is primarily assigned to El Campo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77437 in?

ZIP code 77437 falls within Wharton County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77437?

The median home value in ZIP code 77437 is $166,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 77437?

ZIP code 77437 has an estimated population of 18,466 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77437?

The median household income in ZIP code 77437 is $63,810, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77437 in?

ZIP code 77437 observes the CST timezone.