Lumberton, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77657
Hardin County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,003
- 121/sq mi High-density area
- $95,718
- Median income Above-median income area
- $256,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lumberton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 121
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77657 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 77657 (Lumberton, TX) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.0 in 2023 to 219.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77657 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas, with 20,003 residents across 166.0 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77657 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,718 (27% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,243. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $256,100 (3% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,091; 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 77657 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 77657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lumberton, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$44,243
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77657 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lumberton, 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)
$95,718 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,441housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 77657 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77706
Beaumont (77706)
28,258 residents
- 77657
Lumberton (77657)
20,003 residents
- 77703
Beaumont (77703)
15,006 residents
- 77708
Beaumont (77708)
11,518 residents
- 77702 2,893
Beaumont (77702)
2,893 residents
- 77615 1,012
Evadale (77615)
1,012 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77657 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77657 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77657
Lumberton (77657)
$95,718 median income
- 77706
Beaumont (77706)
$73,185 median income
- 77702
Beaumont (77702)
$62,125 median income
- 77708
Beaumont (77708)
$56,586 median income
- 77615
Evadale (77615)
$48,393 median income
- 77703 $31,803
Beaumont (77703)
$31,803 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77657 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77657, 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 (20,003 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 77657 in?
ZIP code 77657 (Lumberton) 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 77657?
ZIP code 77657 in Lumberton, TX has a population of 20,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77657?
The median household income in ZIP 77657 is $95,718, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77657?
The median home value in ZIP 77657 is $256,100, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77657 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77657?
ZIP code 77657 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 3,631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77657 are: Retail trade (52), Construction (48), Accommodation and food services (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77657?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77657 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 77657?
In ZIP code 77657, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 77657?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77657 is 27.5 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 77657?
In ZIP code 77657, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77657 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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