ZIP code 77488
Where is ZIP code 77488?
Wharton, Texas
Wharton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77488 belongs to Wharton, Texas in Wharton County. 77488 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 979. About 14,548 people live in the 77488 area, where the median household income is $60,327. The closest ZIP codes are 77448 (Hungerford, 6.5 mi north), 77443 (Glen Flora, 6.7 mi west) and 77453 (Lane City, 8.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 77488 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wharton |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Wharton County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 979 |
| Coordinates | 29.3205, -96.0858 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 774 |
Population and income in 77488
| Population | 14,548 · higher than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 65 · lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.2 years · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $60,327 · lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,325 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $163,200 · lower than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,078 a month |
| Housing units | 6,370 |
| Households | 5,665 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 224.98 sq mi (plus 2.46 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77488. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77488
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77448 | Hungerford, TX | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77443 | Glen Flora, TX | 6.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77453 | Lane City, TX | 8.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 77420 | Boling, TX | 8.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 77467 | Pierce, TX | 8.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 77451 | Kendleton, TX | 10 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77435 | East Bernard, TX | 10.6 mi N | Standard |
| 77436 | Egypt, TX | 10.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 77417 | Beasley, TX | 13 mi NE | Standard |
| 77437 | El Campo, TX | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 77468 | Pledger, TX | 14.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 77461 | Needville, TX | 16.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77488 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77488
123 MAIN ST
WHARTON TX 77488
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Burr, Crescent, Dinsmore, Mackay and Magnet and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77488-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77488?
- 77488 is a Wharton, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77488 in?
- ZIP code 77488 is in Wharton County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77488 in?
- 77488 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77488?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77488 use area code 979.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77488?
- About 14,548 people live in ZIP code 77488, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77488?
- The median household income in 77488 is $60,327 a year, lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77488?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77488 are 77448 (Hungerford, 6.5 miles), 77443 (Glen Flora, 6.7 miles), 77453 (Lane City, 8.1 miles) and 77420 (Boling, 8.2 miles).