PlainZIP

Beaumont, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77707

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

17,080
446/sq mi
$69,756
Median income
$174,000
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaumont pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
446
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77707 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77707 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, home to 17,080 residents across 38.3 square miles, a density of 446 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77707 reports a modest median household income of $69,756 (8% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,103. Local economic indicators show a 16.5% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $174,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,355 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77707, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the 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 77707

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaumont, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77707.

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 77707, 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

17,080

Population

38.3

Area (sq mi)

446

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77707?

35.6

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 29.6%
African American 40.2%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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?

$69,756

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,103

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77707 ranks nationally

Beaumont, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,756 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,549

Total Housing Units

6,679

Occupied Units

870

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$174,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,355

Median Rent

1979

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77707 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 184
2021 +8.8% 200
2022 +7.5% 215
2023 +3.0% 222
2024 +8.1% 240

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 522 business establishments in ZIP 77707, employing approximately 9,677 people with a combined annual payroll of $509,282,000.

522

Businesses

9,677

Employees

$509.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 85 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 73 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 48 9.2%
Wholesale trade 46 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 46 8.8%
Construction 45 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 5.9%
Finance and insurance 30 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.6%
Manufacturing 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.7%
Information 6 1.1%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77707 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 77707 ranks #3 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 77707 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 77707 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
77706 Beaumont, TX 28,258 3.3 mi
77702 Beaumont, TX 2,893 3.7 mi
77713 Beaumont, TX 12,788 4.7 mi
77701 Beaumont, TX 14,674 4.4 mi
77708 Beaumont, TX 11,518 6.4 mi
77703 Beaumont, TX 15,006 6.3 mi
77705 Beaumont, TX 40,475 10.3 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
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 77707 in? ▼
ZIP code 77707 (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 77707? ▼
ZIP code 77707 in Beaumont, TX has a population of 17,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77707? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77707 is $69,756, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77707? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77707 is $174,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77707? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77707 is African American at 40.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77707? ▼
ZIP code 77707 has 522 business establishments employing approximately 9,677 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77707? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77707 are: Retail trade (85), Health care and social assistance (73), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77707? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77707 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 77707? ▼
In ZIP code 77707, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 77707? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77707 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 77707? ▼
In ZIP code 77707, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77707? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77707 is 16.5% 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.