| City: | Hungerford, Texas |
| County: | Wharton County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:42:56 AM |
| Population: | 459 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.4023, -96.0561 |
| Land Area: | 6.76 sq mi |
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The town sits in Wharton County, where rural carrier routes dominate the delivery landscape. Two rural routes (RR1 and RR2) serve scattered residences across 6.76 square miles of land, while the PO Box section handles the concentrated demand. Street delivery exists but remains limited to a handful of roads: US Highway 59, Strouhal Street, Live Oak Street, and a couple of Business 59 frontage roads. That's just five named streets in the entire ZIP code.
Hungerford's 459 residents live in a quiet agricultural area about 60 miles southwest of Houston. The median age of 43.6 years indicates an established community rather than a transient population. Households average 3.1 people, typical for Texas towns where extended families often share homes. The area is predominantly Hispanic (60 out of 459 residents), though not at the concentration levels seen in border communities closer to Mexico.
The post office's regional role shows in the numbers. With 31 businesses maintaining 13 establishments and employing 252 people in the area, this isn't just a residential outpost. The single named building in postal records is simply "POSTMASTER," reflecting the facility's straightforward function. Median household income in the area stands at $14,085 according to available economic data, well below state averages, which helps explain why many residents use PO Boxes rather than investing in private mailbox infrastructure for scattered rural properties.
The street network is dominated by US Highway 59 and its business routes, with only a couple of local streets. This highway-oriented pattern is typical of small Texas towns that developed along major transportation corridors, where most residential and commercial activity clusters near the main road.
ZIP Code 77448 has 459 residents and 148 households (average 2.96 persons per household). The median age is 43.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (49.0%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 459Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 171Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 67.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 148Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 614 | 144 | 109 | 177 | 121 | 58 | 58 | 182 | 131 | 129 | 148 | 186 | 88 | 171 |
| Decennial Census | 341 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 459 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.6
Male Median Age: 43.3
Female Median Age: 45.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 24 | 15 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 15 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Total | 22 | 21 | 28 | 37 | 11 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 47 | 24 | 45 | 42 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| White: | 225 | 40.32% |
| Black: | 133 | 23.84% |
| Hispanic:* | 140 | 25.09% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 58 | 10.39% |
| Total: | 558 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 242 | 52.72% | 43.3 years |
| Females: | 217 | 47.28% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 459 | 100% | 43.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 165 | 96.49% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 3.51% |
| Total Population: | 171 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 165 | 96.49% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 3.51% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $69,655 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,655 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $69,655 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $65,177 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $31,863 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 171 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $44,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $44,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 58 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
In 2024, 53.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 90.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 96.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 2.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 62 | 36.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 7.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 92 | 53.80% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 166 | 97.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 92 | 53.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 154 | 47.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 165 | 50.77% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 1.85% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 319 | 98.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 77448 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 252 people with an annual payroll of $15,367,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 10,527Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,808,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,367,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 252Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77448 is located in Wharton County, Texas, within the El Campo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20900) and Texas's 22nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 41,280 people, about 1.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 77448. It covers 6.76 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.015 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | El Campo, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 41,280Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.76 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.015 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 22Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1032.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4835420Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hungerford CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77448 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.