ZIP Code 77657
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Lumberton · Hardin County · Texas
- Population
- 20,003
- Median income
- $95,718
- Median home value
- $256,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.3%
- Land area
- 166.0 sq mi
121/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77657 in Lumberton, Texas has a population of 20,003. The median household income is $95,718, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $256,100, 8% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.0 square miles in Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. The area is home to 20,003 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 77657 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77657 sits at $95,718 (27% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,243. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $256,100 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardin County, so you can benchmark 77657 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 77657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77657.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
33 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77657, Lumberton, 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
20,003
Population
166.0
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77657?
40.7
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.3%
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?
$95,718
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$44,243
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,441
Total Housing Units
8,722
Occupied Units
719
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$1,091
Median Rent
2001
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77657 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 174 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 189 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 203 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 214 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 219 |
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 325 business establishments in ZIP 77657, employing approximately 3,631 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,202,000.
325
Businesses
3,631
Employees
$148.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 48 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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