Silsbee, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77656
Hardin County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,110
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,303
- Median income Near-median income area
- $114,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Silsbee pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77656 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77656 (Silsbee, TX) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.8 in 2023 to 248.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77656 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas, home to 17,110 residents across 407.4 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77656 reports a modest median household income of $62,303 (18% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,111. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,000 (54% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,016; owner occupancy is 79.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 77656 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 77656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Silsbee, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77656.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance 23
Finance and insurance
23 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77656, Silsbee, 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
17,110
Population
407.4
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77656?
40.4
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$62,303
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$31,111
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77656 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Silsbee, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,303 37th percentile higher than 37% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,900housing units
7,900
Total Housing Units
6,726
Occupied Units
1,174
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,000
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,016
Median Rent
1983
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77656 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 191 |
| 2021 | +3.4% | 197 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 233 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 232 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 248 |
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 289 business establishments in ZIP 77656, employing approximately 3,282 people with a combined annual payroll of $169,024,000.
289
Businesses
3,282
Employees
$169.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 60 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 29 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.0% |
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 77656 vs 77615 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77615 | Evadale, TX | 1,012 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77656, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,110 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 77656 in?
ZIP code 77656 (Silsbee) is located in Hardin County, Texas. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77656?
ZIP code 77656 in Silsbee, TX has a population of 17,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77656?
The median household income in ZIP 77656 is $62,303, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77656?
The median home value in ZIP 77656 is $114,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77656?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77656 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77656?
ZIP code 77656 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 3,282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77656?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77656 are: Retail trade (60), Other services (except public administration) (46), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77656?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77656 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 77656?
In ZIP code 77656, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 77656?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77656 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77656?
In ZIP code 77656, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77656?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77656 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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