PlainZIP

Beaumont, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77706

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

28,258
967/sq mi
$73,185
Median income
$244,800
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaumont pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
967
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77706 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77706 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, with 28,258 residents across 29.2 square miles, a density of 967 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $244,800 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,195 monthly, and 58.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 77706 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 77706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaumont, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77706.

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 77706, 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

28,258

Population

29.2

Area (sq mi)

967

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77706?

38.7

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 54.6%
African American 25.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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

How ZIP 77706 ranks nationally

Beaumont, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,185 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

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

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77706 vs 77708 →

ZIP 77706 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 77706 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 77706 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 77706 ranks #3 of 8 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
77708 Beaumont, TX 11,518 3.1 mi
77707 Beaumont, TX 17,080 3.3 mi
77702 Beaumont, TX 2,893 2.7 mi
77703 Beaumont, TX 15,006 3.7 mi
77701 Beaumont, TX 14,674 4.3 mi
77713 Beaumont, TX 12,788 5.7 mi
77657 Lumberton, TX 20,003 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

77705 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 40,475
77642 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 37,111
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 77706 in? ▼
ZIP code 77706 (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 77706? ▼
ZIP code 77706 in Beaumont, TX has a population of 28,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77706? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77706 is $73,185, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77706? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77706 is $244,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77706? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77706 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77706? ▼
ZIP code 77706 has 914 business establishments employing approximately 13,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77706? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77706 are: Retail trade (217), Health care and social assistance (172), Accommodation and food services (102). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77706? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77706 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 77706? ▼
In ZIP code 77706, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 77706? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77706 is 17.6 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 77706? ▼
In ZIP code 77706, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77706? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77706 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.