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ZIP Code 77435
East Bernard, Texas

ZIP code 77435 is in East Bernard, located in Wharton County, Texas, within the El Campo metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 4,795. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $50,676, and about 7% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,795
Census ZCTA
County
Wharton
FIPS 48481
Median income (est.)
$50,676
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
140.472 mi²
+ 0.475 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityEast Bernard, TX
CountyWharton County (FIPS 48481)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)El Campo, TX Micro Area (20900)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates29.515694, -96.121025
Land / Water Area140.472 mi² land · 0.475 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,640 individual tax returns filed in 77435 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
28.8%
$25K–$50K
20.8%
$50K–$75K
14.0%
$75K–$100K
9.5%
$100K–$200K
19.7%
$200K+
7.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 34% of 77435's total adjusted gross income, from 7% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($50,676) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 77435's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$50,676
▲ 9.1%
Filers earning $200K+
7.2%
▲ 0.6 pt
Total filers
2,640
▲ 2.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/77435/soi?year=… $46K 2020 $46K 2021 $51K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 77435 ZCTA.

2000
4,263
 
2010
4,539
▲ +6.5%
2020
4,795
▲ +5.6%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number482675
City AliasesChesterville, East Bernard, Kendleton, Tavener

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77435 in?

ZIP code 77435 is in Wharton County, Texas (county FIPS code 48481).

What city is ZIP code 77435?

The primary USPS city for 77435 is East Bernard, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 77435 in?

77435 is part of the El Campo, TX Micro Area (MSA code 20900).

What is the population of ZIP code 77435?

The 2020 Census population of 77435 was 4,795 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 77435?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 77435 is about $50,676, with around 7% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.