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Groves, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77619

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

16,147
1,044/sq mi
$73,710
Median income
$163,600
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Groves pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,044
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77619 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77619 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, home to 16,147 residents across 15.5 square miles, a density of 1,044 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77619 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,710 (2% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,597. Local economic indicators show a 8.0% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $163,600 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,286 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 77619 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 77619

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Groves, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77619.

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 77619, Groves, 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

16,147

Population

15.5

Area (sq mi)

1,044

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77619?

38.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 59.1%
African American 5.6%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%

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?

$73,710

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$34,597

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77619 ranks nationally

Groves, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,710 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 46.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,796

Total Housing Units

6,131

Occupied Units

665

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$163,600

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,286

Median Rent

1967

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77619 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 209
2021 +10.7% 232
2022 +7.3% 249
2023 +11.2% 277
2024 +4.3% 289

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 198 business establishments in ZIP 77619, employing approximately 2,650 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,721,000.

198

Businesses

2,650

Employees

$106.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 31 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 31 15.7%
Construction 27 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 27 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.1%
Finance and insurance 12 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.0%
Manufacturing 7 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.0%
Wholesale trade 5 2.5%

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 77619 vs 77642 →

ZIP 77619 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 77619 ranks #5 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 77619 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 77619 ranks #4 of 7 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
77642 Port Arthur, TX 37,111 0.6 mi
77651 Port Neches, TX 13,043 3.4 mi
77640 Port Arthur, TX 16,875 4.8 mi
77627 Nederland, TX 21,454 6.1 mi
77611 Bridge City, TX 8,219 7.3 mi
77630 Orange, TX 26,796 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

77705 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 40,475
77642 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 37,111
77706 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 28,258
77627 standard
Nederland, TX
Pop: 21,454
77707 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 17,080
77640 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 16,875

Related Areas

Jefferson County Groves, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77619 in? ▼
ZIP code 77619 (Groves) is located in Jefferson County, Texas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77619? ▼
ZIP code 77619 in Groves, TX has a population of 16,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77619? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77619 is $73,710, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77619? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77619 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77619? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77619 is White at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77619? ▼
ZIP code 77619 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 2,650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77619? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77619 are: Retail trade (31), Health care and social assistance (31), Construction (27). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77619? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77619 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 77619? ▼
In ZIP code 77619, 46.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 77619? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77619 is 20.8 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 77619? ▼
In ZIP code 77619, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77619? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77619 is 8.0% 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.