Wharton County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
41,721
population (2021)
+1.1%
pop change since 2010
48481
FIPS code
Wharton County ZIP code map
About Wharton County
Wharton County is located in Texas and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 41,721 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.1% from 41,280 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wharton County is 48481.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 41,721 |
| 2010 population | 41,280 |
| Change | +1.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48481 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wharton County
Boling
Danevang
East Bernard
Egypt
El Campo
Glen Flora
Hungerford
Lane City
Lissie
Louise
Pierce
Wharton
ZIP codes for Wharton County, TX (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77420 | Boling | Wharton | View map |
| 77432 | Danevang | Wharton | View map |
| 77435 | East Bernard | Wharton | View map |
| 77436 | Egypt | Wharton | View map |
| 77437 | El Campo | Wharton | View map |
| 77443 | Glen Flora | Wharton | View map |
| 77448 | Hungerford | Wharton | View map |
| 77453 | Lane City | Wharton | View map |
| 77454 | Lissie | Wharton | View map |
| 77455 | Louise | Wharton | View map |
| 77467 | Pierce | Wharton | View map |
| 77488 | Wharton | Wharton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
41,188
Population
38.3
Median age
$59,543
Median household income
$28,447
Per capita income
$174,240
Median home value
$945
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
12,204
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,404
Under 5
1,387
1,353
5–9
1,336
1,604
10–14
1,585
1,552
15–19
1,533
1,286
20–24
1,271
2,366
25–34
2,338
2,665
35–44
2,633
2,267
45–54
2,240
1,346
55–59
1,331
1,222
60–64
1,208
2,127
65–74
2,102
1,014
75–84
1,002
511
85+
505
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,646 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 30,542 | 73.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,261 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Black or African American
11.3%
Two or more races
10.2%
Other race
3.8%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,104 | 62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,763 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,291 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,785 | 10.2% |
| Other race | 1,797 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 192 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $59,543 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
22.5%
$300k–$500k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,240 |
| Median rent / month | $945 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 12.9% |
| Single-family detached | 81.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.7% |
| Electricity | 58.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,525 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 506 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,068 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,854 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,929 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,424 | 37.2% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 26.5% |
| Married | 52.3% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 406 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 555 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,460 | 46.6% |
| High school | 2,457 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,784 | 17.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail trade
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.4%
Agriculture & mining
9.7%
Construction
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Professional & management
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
9.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.9% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 30.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,007 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.3% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,397 | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 3,542 | 8.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,491 | 7.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,409 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 37,289 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 33,776 | 83.4% |
| Foreign born | 120 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,779 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,393 | 40.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,067 | 5% |
| Italian | 1,425 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1,274 | 3.1% |
| Dutch | 127 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 54 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 44 | 0.1% |
| English | 39 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 86.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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