Beaumont, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77701
Jefferson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,674
- 821/sq mi High-density area
- $49,181
- Median income Below-median income area
- $84,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beaumont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 821
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77701 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, home to 14,674 residents across 17.9 square miles, a density of 821 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77701 reports a modest median household income of $49,181 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,176. The poverty rate is 25.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $84,000 (66% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $981; owner occupancy is 53.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 77701 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 77701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaumont, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 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 77701, Beaumont, 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
14,674
Population
17.9
Area (sq mi)
821
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77701?
35.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
22.1%
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?
$49,181
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$23,176
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77701 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Beaumont, 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)
$49,181 14th percentile higher than 14% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,842housing units
5,842
Total Housing Units
4,560
Occupied Units
1,282
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,000
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$981
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 728 business establishments in ZIP 77701, employing approximately 14,966 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,055,769,000.
728
Businesses
14,966
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 17.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 33 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.9% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
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 77701 vs 77702 →
ZIP 77701 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
- 77662
Vidor (77662)
27,035 residents
- 77627
Nederland (77627)
21,454 residents
- 77707
Beaumont (77707)
17,080 residents
- 77703
Beaumont (77703)
15,006 residents
- 77701
Beaumont (77701)
14,674 residents
- 77651
Port Neches (77651)
13,043 residents
- 77713
Beaumont (77713)
12,788 residents
- 77708
Beaumont (77708)
11,518 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77701 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77713
Beaumont (77713)
$91,330 median income
- 77651
Port Neches (77651)
$81,637 median income
- 77627
Nederland (77627)
$78,001 median income
- 77706
Beaumont (77706)
$73,185 median income
- 77662
Vidor (77662)
$72,243 median income
- 77707
Beaumont (77707)
$69,756 median income
- 77702
Beaumont (77702)
$62,125 median income
- 77708
Beaumont (77708)
$56,586 median income
- 77701
Beaumont (77701)
$49,181 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 77701 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77702 | Beaumont, TX | 2,893 | 1.6 mi |
| 77703 | Beaumont, TX | 15,006 | 3.9 mi |
| 77707 | Beaumont, TX | 17,080 | 4.4 mi |
| 77706 | Beaumont, TX | 28,258 | 4.3 mi |
| 77708 | Beaumont, TX | 11,518 | 6.1 mi |
| 77713 | Beaumont, TX | 12,788 | 8.9 mi |
| 77627 | Nederland, TX | 21,454 | 8.3 mi |
| 77662 | Vidor, TX | 27,035 | 9.0 mi |
| 77651 | Port Neches, TX | 13,043 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77701, 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 (14,674 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 77701 in?
ZIP code 77701 (Beaumont) is located in Jefferson County, Texas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77701?
ZIP code 77701 in Beaumont, TX has a population of 14,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77701?
The median household income in ZIP 77701 is $49,181, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77701?
The median home value in ZIP 77701 is $84,000, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77701 is African American at 47.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77701?
ZIP code 77701 has 728 business establishments employing approximately 14,966 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77701 are: Health care and social assistance (128), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77701?
In ZIP code 77701, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77701?
In ZIP code 77701, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77701 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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