ZIP Code 77706
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Beaumont · Jefferson County · Texas
- Population
- 28,258
- Median income
- $73,185
- Median home value
- $244,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.7%
- Land area
- 29.2 sq mi
967/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
Chicago
ZIP code 77706 in Beaumont, Texas has a population of 28,258. The median household income is $73,185, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $244,800, 12% below the US average. 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.2 square miles in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The area is home to 28,258 residents, producing a population density of 967 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 77706 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77706 sits at $73,185 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,699. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $244,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,195 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 77706 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 77706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77706.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
217 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
172 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 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 77706, 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
28,258
Population
29.2
Area (sq mi)
967
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77706?
38.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
6.4%
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?
$73,185
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$45,699
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 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?
14,975
Total Housing Units
13,342
Occupied Units
1,633
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,195
Median Rent
1980
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77706 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 174 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 183 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 204 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 206 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 212 |
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 914 business establishments in ZIP 77706, employing approximately 13,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $575,966,000.
914
Businesses
13,208
Employees
$576.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 217 | 23.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 172 | 18.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 90 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 24 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.5% |
| Information | 13 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.3% |
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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