ZIP Code 77659
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Sour Lake · Hardin County · Texas
- Population
- 4,910
- Median income
- $110,590
- Median home value
- $241,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.9%
- Land area
- 301.2 sq mi
16/sq mi
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
Chicago
ZIP code 77659 in Sour Lake, Texas has a population of 4,910. The median household income is $110,590, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $241,100, 13% below the US average. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77659 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 301.2 square miles in Sour Lake, Hardin County, Texas. The area is home to 4,910 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 77659 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77659 sits at $110,590 (46% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,492. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $241,100 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,299 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77659 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardin County, so you can benchmark 77659 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 77659
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77659.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 77659, Sour Lake, 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
4,910
Population
301.2
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77659?
37.2
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
2.5%
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?
$110,590
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$39,492
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 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?
2,271
Total Housing Units
1,971
Occupied Units
300
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,100
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$1,299
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77659 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 204 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 226 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 247 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 258 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 271 |
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 88 business establishments in ZIP 77659, employing approximately 872 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,529,000.
88
Businesses
872
Employees
$66.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.5% |
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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