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Orange, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77630

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

26,796
114/sq mi
$64,373
Median income
$174,800
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orange pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77630 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77630 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orange, Orange County, Texas, with 26,796 residents across 234.6 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77630 reports a modest median household income of $64,373 (15% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,267. Poverty here runs at 14.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $174,800 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,145 monthly, and 67.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 77630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange, TX

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,796

Population

234.6

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 77630 ranks nationally

Orange, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,373 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 55.7%
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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 77630 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 77630 ranks #2 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 77630 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 77630 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

77662 standard
Vidor, TX
Pop: 27,035
77632 standard
Orange, TX
Pop: 22,776
77611 standard
Bridge City, TX
Pop: 8,219

Related Areas

Orange County Orange, TX Texas

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.

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