PlainZIP

Bridge City, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77611

Orange County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,219
132/sq mi
$92,004
Median income
$203,900
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bridge City pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77611 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridge City, Orange County, Texas, home to 8,219 residents across 62.5 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77611 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,004 (22% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,939. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $203,900 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,558 monthly, and 76.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 77611 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Orange County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 77611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridge City, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77611.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77611, Bridge City, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,219

Population

62.5

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77611?

36.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,004

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$40,939

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77611 ranks nationally

Bridge City, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,004 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,004

Total Housing Units

3,558

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$203,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,558

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77611 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 209
2021 +7.2% 224
2022 +11.7% 250
2023 +3.4% 259
2024 +5.3% 273

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 183 business establishments in ZIP 77611, employing approximately 2,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,765,000.

183

Businesses

2,784

Employees

$157.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 33 18.0%
Retail trade 32 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 23 12.6%
Finance and insurance 17 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 17 9.3%
Construction 13 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.9%
Manufacturing 6 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.7%
Educational services 3 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77611 vs 77630 →

ZIP 77611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77611 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77611 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77630 Orange, TX 26,796 4.7 mi
77651 Port Neches, TX 13,043 8.2 mi
77619 Groves, TX 16,147 7.3 mi
77642 Port Arthur, TX 37,111 7.6 mi
77640 Port Arthur, TX 16,875 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

77662 standard
Vidor, TX
Pop: 27,035
77630 standard
Orange, TX
Pop: 26,796
77632 standard
Orange, TX
Pop: 22,776

Related Areas

Orange County Bridge City, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77611 in? ▼
ZIP code 77611 (Bridge City) is located in Orange County, Texas. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77611? ▼
ZIP code 77611 in Bridge City, TX has a population of 8,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77611? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77611 is $92,004, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77611? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77611 is $203,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77611? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77611 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77611? ▼
ZIP code 77611 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 2,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77611? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77611 are: Accommodation and food services (33), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77611? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77611 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77611? ▼
In ZIP code 77611, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77611? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77611 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77611? ▼
In ZIP code 77611, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77611? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77611 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.