Wharton, TX 77488

Population 14,659

77488 is zip code located in Wharton, Texas. The population is 14,659, making 77488 the largest zipcode in Wharton and the 2nd largest in Wharton County.

There are 4 public schools in 77488 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Wharton is moderate , and there are 52 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 77488. Unemployment in 77488 is moderate.

Wharton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

14.75% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

61.82% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

130 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in 77488, TX and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates 77488's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private School

Faith Christian Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 77488.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    14.2%
  • Rented
    34.5%
  • Owned
    51.4%

13 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Wharton, TX issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wharton, TX issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $616
  • 1 Bedroom: $676
  • 2 Bedrooms: $828
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,163
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,417

Zip Codes

77488

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Environmental Hazards

130 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Wharton, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Wharton, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Wharton, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.42°
  • February 57.42°
  • March 63.62°
  • April 70.3°
  • May 77.82°
  • June 83.8°
  • July 84.73°
  • August 85.7°
  • September 80.28°
  • October 70.93°
  • November 62.85°
  • December 55.72°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wharton, TX

Earthquakes
Wharton, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wharton, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wharton, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wharton, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 77488: $41,079

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wharton is 4.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.46%
White Collar - 43.54%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Blake Farenthold

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 77488 in our database.

13 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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