City

El Campo, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Wharton County  ·  Texas

👥18,886Population
💰$72,490Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$175,400Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.5%Hispanic: 49.8%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White43.5%
Hispanic49.8%
Black6.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma359 (3.5%)
HS Graduate3,455 (33.3%)
Some College1,706 (16.4%)
Associates1,478 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,405 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree1,970 (19%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,490 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,400 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$961/mo
Total Housing Units7,322
Vacant Units697

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About El Campo, TX

El Campo is a city in Texas, located in Wharton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,886 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, El Campo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,490 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in El Campo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Campo is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.8%.

El Campo, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in El Campo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77437 18,886 $72,490 $175,400 $961 7.8% 32.5% 68.8%