ZIP Code 77630

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Orange · Orange County · Texas

Population
26,796

114/sq mi

Median income
$64,373

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,800

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.7%

Median age 38.2

Land area
234.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 77630 in Orange, Texas has a population of 26,796. The median household income is $64,373, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $174,800, 37% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 77630 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 234.6 square miles in Orange, Orange County, Texas. The area is home to 26,796 residents, producing a population density of 114 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77630 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77630 sits at $64,373 (15% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,267. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $174,800 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,145 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77630 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 77630 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 77630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77630.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77630, Orange, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,796

Population

234.6

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77630?

38.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 19.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$64,373

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$35,267

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,482

Total Housing Units

11,118

Occupied Units

2,364

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$174,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,145

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77630 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 172
2021 +6.5% 184
2022 +12.4% 207
2023 +6.8% 221
2024 +1.8% 224

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 548 business establishments in ZIP 77630, employing approximately 8,880 people with a combined annual payroll of $580,162,000.

548

Businesses

8,880

Employees

$580.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 102 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 63 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 60 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 56 10.2%
Finance and insurance 48 8.8%
Construction 37 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 6.2%
Manufacturing 30 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.8%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Educational services 10 1.8%
Utilities 9 1.6%
Information 8 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%

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 77630 vs 77611 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77611 Bridge City, TX 8,219 4.7 mi
77651 Port Neches, TX 13,043 8.1 mi
77619 Groves, TX 16,147 9.1 mi
77642 Port Arthur, TX 37,111 9.6 mi
77632 Orange, TX 22,776 9.8 mi
77627 Nederland, TX 21,454 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77630 in?
ZIP code 77630 (Orange) 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 77630?
ZIP code 77630 in Orange, TX has a population of 26,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77630?
The median household income in ZIP 77630 is $64,373, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77630?
The median home value in ZIP 77630 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77630?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77630 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77630?
ZIP code 77630 has 548 business establishments employing approximately 8,880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77630?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77630 are: Retail trade (102), Health care and social assistance (63), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77630?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77630 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 77630?
In ZIP code 77630, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 77630?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77630 is 24.6 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 77630?
In ZIP code 77630, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77630?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77630 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Orange, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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