PlainZIP

Beaumont, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77708

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

11,518
628/sq mi
$56,586
Median income
$158,500
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaumont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
628
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77708 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77708 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, home to 11,518 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 628 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77708 reports a modest median household income of $56,586 (25% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,180. Poverty here runs at 28.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. The typical home here is valued at $158,500 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,149 monthly, and 55.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 77708 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 77708

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaumont, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77708.

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 77708, 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

11,518

Population

18.3

Area (sq mi)

628

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77708?

37.8

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 20.1%
African American 65.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$56,586

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$30,180

Per Capita Income

28.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77708 ranks nationally

Beaumont, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,586 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,586

Total Housing Units

5,011

Occupied Units

575

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.2%
Renter 44.8%

$158,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,149

Median Rent

1978

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

+23.9%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77708 have increased 23.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 174
2021 +11.4% 194
2022 +11.3% 215
2023 -2.1% 211
2024 +23.9% 261

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 77708, employing approximately 2,979 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,202,000.

226

Businesses

2,979

Employees

$122.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 26.1%
Accommodation and food services 23 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 9.7%
Finance and insurance 19 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 19 8.4%
Construction 15 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.9%
Wholesale trade 9 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Manufacturing 4 1.8%
Information 4 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.8%

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 77708 vs 77706 →

ZIP 77708 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 77708 ranks #8 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 77708 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 77708 ranks #7 of 9 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 3.1 mi
77703 Beaumont, TX 15,006 3.1 mi
77702 Beaumont, TX 2,893 4.6 mi
77707 Beaumont, TX 17,080 6.4 mi
77657 Lumberton, TX 20,003 5.9 mi
77701 Beaumont, TX 14,674 6.1 mi
77713 Beaumont, TX 12,788 7.9 mi
77662 Vidor, TX 27,035 9.1 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
77707 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 17,080
77640 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 16,875

Related Areas

Jefferson County Beaumont, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77708 in? ▼
ZIP code 77708 (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 77708? ▼
ZIP code 77708 in Beaumont, TX has a population of 11,518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77708? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77708 is $56,586, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77708? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77708 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77708? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77708 is African American at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77708? ▼
ZIP code 77708 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 2,979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77708? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77708 are: Retail trade (59), Accommodation and food services (23), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77708? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77708 increased by 23.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 77708? ▼
In ZIP code 77708, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 77708? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77708 is 22.0 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 77708? ▼
In ZIP code 77708, approximately 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77708? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77708 is 28.5% 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.