77488 — Wharton, TX Home Values
Typical home value $223,047 as of August 2026 · 6th of 8 in El Campo, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 77488, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 77488 compares in the El Campo, TX area
ZIP code 77488 (Wharton, TX) has a typical home value of $223,047 as of August 2026, ranking 6th of 8 ZIP codes tracked in the El Campo, TX area, more expensive than about 38% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +6.6%, from $209,233 in August 2021 to $223,047 in August 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the El Campo, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in El Campo.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 77488 has a population of 14,129, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 39.9% Hispanic or Latino, 36.3% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 2.4% two or more races, and 1.2% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WHARTON COUNTY DISCRETIONARY JJAEP | 106 E MILAM ST, WHARTON, TX | 1.1 mi |
| EBISD WCJJAEP | 106 E MILAM, WHARTON, TX | 1.1 mi |
| WHARTON COUNTY JJAEP | 106 E MILAM ST, WHARTON, TX | 1.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77488?
$223,047 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 77488 an expensive ZIP code in the El Campo, TX area?
77488 ranks 6th of 8 ZIP codes in the El Campo, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 38% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 77488 changed over the past year?
+2.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 77488?
14,129, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 77488?
WHARTON COUNTY DISCRETIONARY JJAEP (1.1 mi), EBISD WCJJAEP (1.1 mi), WHARTON COUNTY JJAEP (1.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 77488?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the El Campo, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.