City

East Bernard, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wharton County  ·  Texas

👥4,376Population
💰$63,702Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$281,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.6%Hispanic: 32.7%Black: 4.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White60.6%
Hispanic32.7%
Black4.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.7%)
HS Graduate919 (34.1%)
Some College429 (15.9%)
Associates459 (17%)
Bachelors274 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree597 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,702 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$281,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,226/mo
Total Housing Units2,068
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About East Bernard, TX

East Bernard is a city in Texas, located in Wharton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,376 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, East Bernard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,702 is below the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in East Bernard is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,226 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Bernard is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.63%).

East Bernard, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in East Bernard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77435 4,376 $63,702 $281,100 $1,226 5.5% 32.3% 85.3%