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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
$62,303
Median income
$114,000
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,111. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Median home value sits at $114,000 (54% below the state average), median rent at $1,016 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 77656 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hardin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 77656?

40.4

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 14.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$31,111

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77656 ranks nationally

Silsbee, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,303 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,900

Total Housing Units

6,726

Occupied Units

1,174

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$114,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
77615 Evadale, TX 1,012 9.2 mi

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Related Areas

Hardin County Silsbee, TX Texas

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.

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