PlainZIP

Beaumont, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77705

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

40,475
66/sq mi
$54,633
Median income
$135,900
Median home value
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaumont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
66
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, with 40,475 residents across 614.2 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77705 reports a modest median household income of $54,633 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,827. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $135,900 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of $930 monthly, and 58.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 77705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaumont, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77705.

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 77705, 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

40,475

Population

614.2

Area (sq mi)

66

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 77705?

37.8

Median Age

64.3%

Male

35.7%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 36.4%
African American 45.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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?

$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

How ZIP 77705 ranks nationally

Beaumont, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,633 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77705 vs 77707 →

ZIP 77705 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 77705 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 77705 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 77705 ranks #3 of 3 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
77707 Beaumont, TX 17,080 10.3 mi
77622 Hamshire, TX 1,390 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

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
77619 standard
Groves, TX
Pop: 16,147

Related Areas

Jefferson County Beaumont, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77705 in? ▼
ZIP code 77705 (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 77705? ▼
ZIP code 77705 in Beaumont, TX has a population of 40,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77705 is $54,633, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77705 is $135,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77705 is African American at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77705? ▼
ZIP code 77705 has 595 business establishments employing approximately 12,755 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77705 are: Construction (80), Retail trade (79), Wholesale trade (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77705 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 77705? ▼
In ZIP code 77705, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 77705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77705 is 20.6 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 77705? ▼
In ZIP code 77705, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77705 is 23.5% 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.