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ZIP Code 77488
Wharton, Texas

ZIP code 77488 is in Wharton, located in Wharton County, Texas, within the El Campo metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 13,861. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $37,123, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
13,861
Census ZCTA
County
Wharton
FIPS 48481
Median income (est.)
$37,123
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
216.983 mi²
+ 2.307 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityWharton, 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
Coordinates29.307215, -96.09129
Land / Water Area216.983 mi² land · 2.307 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 6,050 individual tax returns filed in 77488 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
36.7%
$25K–$50K
27.4%
$50K–$75K
13.4%
$75K–$100K
7.6%
$100K–$200K
11.9%
$200K+
3.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 20% of 77488's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($37,123) 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 77488's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$37,123
▲ 8.2%
Filers earning $200K+
3.0%
▲ 0.5 pt
Total filers
6,050
▼ 0.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/77488/soi?year=… $33K 2020 $34K 2021 $37K 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 77488 ZCTA.

2000
14,964
 
2010
14,148
▼ -5.5%
2020
13,861
▼ -2.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number489640
City AliasesBurr, Crescent, Dinsmore, Mackay, Magnet, Spanish Camp, Wharton

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77488 in?

ZIP code 77488 is in Wharton County, Texas (county FIPS code 48481).

What city is ZIP code 77488?

The primary USPS city for 77488 is Wharton, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 77488 in?

77488 is part of the El Campo, TX Micro Area (MSA code 20900).

What is the population of ZIP code 77488?

The 2020 Census population of 77488 was 13,861 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 77488?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 77488 is about $37,123, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.