Vidor, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77662
Orange County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,035
- 75/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,243
- Median income Near-median income area
- $146,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vidor pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 75
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77662 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 77662 (Vidor, TX) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.3 in 2023 to 269.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 77662 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vidor, Orange County, Texas, with 27,035 residents across 360.5 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77662 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,243 (4% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,771. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,200 (41% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $897; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Orange County, so 77662 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 77662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vidor, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77662.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 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 77662, Vidor, 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
27,035
Population
360.5
Area (sq mi)
75
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77662?
40.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$72,243
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$36,771
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77662 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Vidor, 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)
$72,243 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
11,537housing units
11,537
Total Housing Units
9,857
Occupied Units
1,680
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,200
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$897
Median Rent
1985
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77662 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 199 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 216 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 239 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 247 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 270 |
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 340 business establishments in ZIP 77662, employing approximately 4,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,662,000.
340
Businesses
4,086
Employees
$206.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 20.6% |
| Construction | 42 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
| 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 77662 vs 77703 →
ZIP 77662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77662
Vidor (77662)
27,035 residents
- 77703
Beaumont (77703)
15,006 residents
- 77701
Beaumont (77701)
14,674 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 77662 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77662
Vidor (77662)
$72,243 median income
- 77702
Beaumont (77702)
$62,125 median income
- 77708
Beaumont (77708)
$56,586 median income
- 77701
Beaumont (77701)
$49,181 median income
- 77615
Evadale (77615)
$48,393 median income
- 77703
Beaumont (77703)
$31,803 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77662 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 77662, 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 (27,035 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 77662 in?
ZIP code 77662 (Vidor) is located in Orange County, Texas. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77662?
ZIP code 77662 in Vidor, TX has a population of 27,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77662?
The median household income in ZIP 77662 is $72,243, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77662?
The median home value in ZIP 77662 is $146,200, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77662 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77662?
ZIP code 77662 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 4,086 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77662?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77662 are: Retail trade (70), Construction (42), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77662?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77662 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 77662?
In ZIP code 77662, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 77662?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77662 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77662?
In ZIP code 77662, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77662 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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