PlainZIP

Beaumont, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77702

Jefferson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,893
902/sq mi
$62,125
Median income
$137,000
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaumont pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
902
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77702 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77702 covers 3.2 square miles in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,893 residents on file, a density of 902 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77702 reports a modest median household income of $62,125 (18% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,094. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $137,000 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,147 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 77702 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 77702

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaumont, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77702.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 77702, 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

2,893

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

902

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77702?

43.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

24.1%

Foreign-Born

White 28.8%
African American 28.7%
Asian 9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%

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?

$62,125

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$39,094

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77702 ranks nationally

Beaumont, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,125 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,580

Total Housing Units

1,361

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$137,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,147

Median Rent

1963

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

+20.2%

YoY Change (2023)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77702 have increased 20.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +1.3% 142
2019 +9.2% 155
2020 -15.2% 131
2021 +20.2% 158
2023 – 175

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 325 business establishments in ZIP 77702, employing approximately 5,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,200,000.

325

Businesses

5,197

Employees

$377.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 139 42.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 12.9%
Retail trade 27 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 4.9%
Finance and insurance 14 4.3%
Construction 11 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.4%
Manufacturing 7 2.1%
Utilities 5 1.5%
Information 5 1.5%
Wholesale trade 4 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.2%

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 77702 vs 77701 →

ZIP 77702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77702 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77702 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77701 Beaumont, TX 14,674 1.6 mi
77703 Beaumont, TX 15,006 3.0 mi
77706 Beaumont, TX 28,258 2.7 mi
77707 Beaumont, TX 17,080 3.7 mi
77708 Beaumont, TX 11,518 4.6 mi
77713 Beaumont, TX 12,788 7.7 mi
77662 Vidor, TX 27,035 9.1 mi
77657 Lumberton, TX 20,003 10.4 mi
77627 Nederland, TX 21,454 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

77705 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 40,475
77642 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 37,111
77706 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 28,258
77627 standard
Nederland, TX
Pop: 21,454
77707 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 17,080
77640 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 16,875

Related Areas

Jefferson County Beaumont, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77702 in? ▼
ZIP code 77702 (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 77702? ▼
ZIP code 77702 in Beaumont, TX has a population of 2,893 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77702? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77702 is $62,125, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77702? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77702 is $137,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77702? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77702 is White at 28.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77702? ▼
ZIP code 77702 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 5,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77702? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77702 are: Health care and social assistance (139), Professional, scientific, and technical services (42), Retail trade (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77702? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77702 increased by 20.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 77702? ▼
In ZIP code 77702, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 77702? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77702 is 20.2 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 77702? ▼
In ZIP code 77702, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77702? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77702 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.