ZIP Code 77705
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Beaumont · Jefferson County · Texas
- Population
- 40,475
- Median income
- $54,633
- Median home value
- $135,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.5%
- Land area
- 614.2 sq mi
66/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
Chicago
ZIP code 77705 in Beaumont, Texas has a population of 40,475. The median household income is $54,633, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $135,900, 51% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 614.2 square miles in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The area is home to 40,475 residents, producing a population density of 66 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 77705 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77705 sits at $54,633 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,827. The poverty rate stands at 23.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $135,900 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $930 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 77705 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 77705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77705.
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 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 77705, Beaumont, 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
40,475
Population
614.2
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77705?
37.8
Median Age
64.3%
Male
35.7%
Female
8.7%
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?
$54,633
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$20,827
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 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?
12,094
Total Housing Units
9,886
Occupied Units
2,208
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,900
Median Home Value
-45% vs state
$930
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77705 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 175 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 184 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 205 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 219 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 230 |
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 595 business establishments in ZIP 77705, employing approximately 12,755 people with a combined annual payroll of $847,539,000.
595
Businesses
12,755
Employees
$847.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 80 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 76 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
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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