ZIP Code 77485 in Wallis, TX

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Wallis, Texas
Counties:Austin County[Primary]
Fort Bend County
Wharton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:48:44 PM
Population:3,657 [See All]
Area Codes:979 / 346 / 281 / 832
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.6306, -96.0383
Land Area:77.168 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77485 has 3,657 residents and 1,365 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 42.2 years, older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (63.7%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,657Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,865Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,489Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:47.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$45,667Source: Census ACS
Households:1,365Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$198,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,3163,6373,7903,8164,1534,3064,6914,4754,6274,2093,9333,4543,865
Decennial Census4,054------------------3,657------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.2

Male Median Age: 41.5

Female Median Age: 42.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male921341291151138710212410110412516115011993502125
Female68103129144969592961268411916014212495613345
Total1602372582592091821942202271882443212922431881115470
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,33155.38%
Black:3829.08%
Hispanic:*1,08825.85%
Asian:260.62%
American Indian:380.90%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:3448.17%
Total:4,209100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,84550.45%41.5 years
Females:1,81249.55%42.9 years
Total:3,657100%42.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,24683.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:581.50%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1092.82%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:45214.51%
Total Population:3,865100%
Total Native Population:3,30485.49%
Total Foreign-born Population:56114.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $45,667, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $9,901 (17.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,661. Family households earn a median of $62,893 versus $35,200 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,693). By gender, male median income is $47,961 and female is $46,667, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,294 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.7%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.6%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$55,568$58,712$60,900$64,444$64,375$55,560$54,239$53,266$52,328$49,028$44,643$46,528$45,667
Median Family Income$70,179$74,000$76,429$76,711$76,031$72,629$64,419$57,019$56,429$55,917$58,097$61,393$62,893
Median NonFamily Income$24,833$23,750$27,885$28,519$28,375$27,348$25,300$24,118$27,639$30,454$30,301$31,833$35,200
Median Male Income$47,256$53,523$51,000$50,136$48,218$49,174$48,901$51,014$50,851$50,027$39,877$38,807$47,961
Median Female Income$40,958$42,717$41,118$45,833$46,324$46,101$43,667$41,458$41,065$48,587$42,903$46,531$46,667
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,72257.17%
Unemployed:2267.50%
Not In Labor Force:1,06435.33%
Total:3,012100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:47027.29%
Service:24514.23%
Sales and Office:37621.84%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:38422.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:24714.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,722100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $198,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $59,700 (43.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,400. The median gross rent is $896, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $98 (12.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $102. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.68% (38.39% with a mortgage, 61.61% free-and-clear) and renters 27.32% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.24%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$138,300$135,500$135,800$136,200$131,600$135,000$136,900$137,200$149,600$151,100$155,300$186,300$198,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:30.71%
$500 to $999:24156.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:12329.01%
$1,500 to $1,999:30.71%
$2,000 to $2,499:153.54%
$2,500 to $2,999:92.12%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:307.08%
Total:424100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$798$912$935$873$739$740$758$790$794$771$842$906$896
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):43327.90%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):69544.78%
Renter Occupied:42427.32%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,552100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,55284.76%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):27915.24%
Total Housing Units:1,831100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,28169.96%
Multi-Family Units:733.99%
Other Units:47726.05%
Total Housing Units:1,831100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 15.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 21.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 17.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 9.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.44%). College enrollment is 23.61%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1967.42%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2168.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):91634.70%
Some college, no degree:70626.74%
Associate's degree:2017.61%
Bachelor's degree:31011.74%
Graduate or professional degree:953.60%
Total:2,640100%
High school or higher:2,22884.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:40515.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,16752.37%
Public Insurance:1,16228.08%
No Insurance:80919.55%
Total:4,138100%
Has Health Insurance:3,32980.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.9%7.3%8.2%4.4%3.9%7.2%8.2%10.8%10.4%19.0%15.7%13.6%17.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:434.98%
Kindergarten:242.78%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):38444.44%
High school (grades 9-12):20924.19%
College or graduate school:20423.61%
Total:864100%
Early Childhood:677.75%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):61771.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77485 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 56 business establishments, employing about 592 people with an annual payroll of $40,515,000. USPS data shows 1,312 residential mailboxes and 81 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,312Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:81Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,941Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,287Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:24Source: USPS
# of Businesses:56Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$9,871,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$40,515,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:592Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77485 is located in Austin County, Texas, within the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26420) and Texas's 10th and 22nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 7,274,714 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 77485. It covers 77.168 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.955 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:26420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:7,274,714Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:77.168 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.955 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:10,22Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5070.95, 1032.84 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4876240Source: Census
Place Name:Wallis city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


77486 | | 77484

Schools in ZIP Code 77485


ZIP Code 77485 is in the Brazos Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Brazos H S 16621 Hwy 36 S
Wallis, TX 77485
District: Brazos Independent School District
Brazos Middle 702 Educators Ln
Wallis, TX 77485
District: Brazos Independent School District
Prairie Harbor Alternative School 7146 Hwy 60
Wallis, TX 77485
District: Brazos Independent School District
Simonton Christian Academy 9703 Fm 1489
Simonton, TX 77476
District: Private SchoolNearby
Westlake Preparatory Lutheran Academy 23300 Bellaire Blvd
Richmond, TX 77406
District: Private SchoolNearby
Calvary Episcopal Preparatory 1201 Austin St
Richmond, TX 77469
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77485


Wharton County Junior College 911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
Type: Post Secondary
Sebring Career Schools-Houston 6672 Hwy 06 S
Houston, TX 77083
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis College 1201 West Oaks Mall
Houston, TX 77082
Type: Post Secondary
Vogue International Academy 14099 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77077-5423
Type: Post Secondary
Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School 12135 Bissonnet Ste E
Houston, TX 77099
Type: Post Secondary
American Medical Institute Inc. 6902 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77099
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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