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ZIP 77488

Part of Wharton, TX
Pop. 14,548·Wharton County·641st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,140/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.0%
Month-over-Month
+14.0%
vs US Median
-$811
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ZIP 77488 · $1,140
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$13,680/yr
At $1,140/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWharton County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.0% YoY, +14.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77488 (Wharton, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,548
Median income
$60,327
Median age
40.2
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
23.3%
21.1%
22.1%
14.5%
19.1%
Under 1823.3%
18–3421.1%
35–5422.1%
55–6414.5%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
48.8%
18.2%
42.8%
White48.8%
Black18.2%
Hispanic42.8%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
33.4%
34.3%
21.3%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+21.3%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77488 in Wharton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,789 → $60,327
up 16.5%
Population
14,721 → 14,548
down 1.2%
Renter share
36.9% → 32.4%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15.2% → 21.3%
+6.1 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.2
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77488 in Wharton, TX now reports about $60,327, up from $51,789 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,721 to 14,548 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 32.4% of households rent today, against 36.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15.2% to 21.3%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 77488 covers Wharton, TX. The median rent here is $1,140/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($60,327/yr), ZIP 77488 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77488?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77488 (Wharton, TX) is $1,140. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77488 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77488's median rent of $1,140/mo is $811 (42%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 77488 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77488 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #641 out of 716 ZIPs at $1,140/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77488?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,140/mo in ZIP 77488. The local median household income is $60,327/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77488?

Rent in ZIP 77488 has increased 14.0% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77488 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77488 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,140/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($60,327/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77488 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77488 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 77488 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77488 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77488 compare to the rest of Wharton?

ZIP 77488 is more affordable than Wharton overall. At $1,140/mo, it's $310 below the Wharton citywide median of $1,450/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77488 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77488 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,140/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 77488's median household income ($60,327/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77488 23%Benchmark 30%
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