County ProfileTX
Wharton County
Population: 41,570 · 12 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
41,570
People
Median age
38.1
Housing
Total households
15,890
Income
Median household income
$66,924
Housing
Total housing units
17,711
Employment
Employment rate
57.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
85.8%
County details
Local time 03:45:08(CT)| Name | Wharton |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 12total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard7 PO Box |
| Area code | 979 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 29.2784805, -96.2296745 |
| Land area | 1,086.1 sq miles(2,813.1 km²) |
Map of Wharton county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Wharton County
Compare the largest cities in Wharton County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Campo | 12,350 | $67,017 | 1ZIPs |
| Wharton | 8,627 | $58,212 | 1ZIPs |
| East Bernard | 2,218 | $97,961 | 1ZIPs |
| Boling | 930 | $84,545 | 1ZIPs |
| Louise | 889 | $63,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Hungerford | 390 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lane City | 243 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lissie | 192 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Glen Flora | 151 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Danevang | 138 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Egypt | 131 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pierce | 25 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Wharton County
Review the most populated postal areas across Wharton County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS