ZIP Code 77706: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 30,393 Household income: $73,185 Rent: $1,195

Overview

Total population

30,393

Rent

$1,195

Year built

1980

Household income

$73,185

Per capita income

$45,699

Poverty rate

12%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

53.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

Jefferson County

City

Beaumont

Total population

30,393

Adults over 25

20,675

Total households

13,342

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$73,185

Per capita income

$45,699

Poverty rate

12%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

53.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,195

Year built

1980

Households that rent

41.7%

Households that own

58.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

54.6%

Black

25.6%

Asian

3.7%

Two or more races

12.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

13.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

86.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,638 (93.7%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

847 (6.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

23.2%

High school graduate or GED

21.2%

Some college or associate degree

11.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

43.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 77706 with: Jefferson County, TX Beaumont, TX Beaumont metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 77706

Total population30,393

Rent$1,195

Year built1980

Household income$73,185

Per capita income$45,699

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rateN/A

Jefferson County, TX

Total population253,878

Rent$1,117

Year built1978

Household income$60,026

Per capita income$32,101

Poverty rate19.5%

Unemployment rate5.6%

Beaumont, TX

Total population113,279

Rent$1,121

Year built1978

Household income$56,997

Per capita income$32,642

Poverty rate21.2%

Unemployment rate4.9%

Beaumont Metro Area, TX

Total population396,827

Rent$1,106

Year built1981

Household income$64,659

Per capita income$34,041

Poverty rate16.8%

Unemployment rate5.4%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP77706	CountyJefferson, TX	CityBeaumont, TX	Metro AreaBeaumont metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,393	253,878	113,279	396,827	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,195	$1,117	$1,121	$1,106	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1980	1978	1978	1981	1992	1980
Household income	$73,185	$60,026	$56,997	$64,659	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$45,699	$32,101	$32,642	$34,041	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	12%	19.5%	21.2%	16.8%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.6%	4.9%	5.4%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 77706

Rent & Income

In 77706, the typical monthly rent is $1,195 and the typical household income is $73,185. Rent here is higher than Beaumont and lower than Texas, and household income is higher than Beaumont and lower than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 12%, which is lower than in both Beaumont and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41.7% of households. About 53.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 43.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 77706 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 77706 — Poverty

How ZIP 77706 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,195	83 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$73,185	228 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	12%	195 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 77706

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 83rd out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Across Texas, figures vary from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 77706 stands 228th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 195th out of 388 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 77706 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,195 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 77706

Annual Household Income: $73,185

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 77706

Estimated Rate: 12%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 77706

In ZIP Code 77706, households that rent: 5,569 (41.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,569	41.7%
Owner-Occupied	7,773	58.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 77706

In ZIP Code 77706, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,965 (53.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,965	53.2%
Other renter households	2,604	46.8%
Total renter households	5,569	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 77706

Less than High School: 4,791 people (23.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,382 people (21.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,465 people (11.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,037 people (43.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 20,675

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.