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Nederland, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77627

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

21,454
783/sq mi
$78,001
Median income
$208,700
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
783
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77627 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, with 21,454 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 783 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77627 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,001 (3% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,415. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $208,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,329 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 77627 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 77627

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nederland, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77627.

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 77627, Nederland, 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

21,454

Population

27.4

Area (sq mi)

783

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77627?

37.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$78,001

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$39,415

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77627 ranks nationally

Nederland, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,001 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,005

Total Housing Units

9,152

Occupied Units

853

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$208,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,329

Median Rent

1975

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77627 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 197
2021 +8.3% 214
2022 +9.7% 234
2023 +6.1% 249
2024 +2.4% 255

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 587 business establishments in ZIP 77627, employing approximately 10,083 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,161,000.

587

Businesses

10,083

Employees

$624.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 93 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 80 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 63 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 60 10.2%
Construction 48 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 7.5%
Wholesale trade 40 6.8%
Finance and insurance 37 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.9%
Manufacturing 15 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Educational services 6 1.0%
Information 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.5%

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 77627 vs 77651 →

ZIP 77627 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 77627 ranks #3 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 77627 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 77627 ranks #2 of 9 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
77651 Port Neches, TX 13,043 3.2 mi
77619 Groves, TX 16,147 6.1 mi
77642 Port Arthur, TX 37,111 6.5 mi
77640 Port Arthur, TX 16,875 8.4 mi
77701 Beaumont, TX 14,674 8.3 mi
77702 Beaumont, TX 2,893 9.9 mi
77630 Orange, TX 26,796 10.4 mi
77703 Beaumont, TX 15,006 11.7 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
77707 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 17,080
77640 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 16,875
77619 standard
Groves, TX
Pop: 16,147

Related Areas

Jefferson County Nederland, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77627 in? ▼
ZIP code 77627 (Nederland) 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 77627? ▼
ZIP code 77627 in Nederland, TX has a population of 21,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77627? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77627 is $78,001, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77627? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77627 is $208,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77627? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77627 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77627? ▼
ZIP code 77627 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 10,083 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77627? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77627 are: Retail trade (93), Health care and social assistance (80), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77627? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77627 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 77627? ▼
In ZIP code 77627, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 77627? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77627 is 18.5 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 77627? ▼
In ZIP code 77627, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77627? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77627 is 9.0% 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.