| City: | Village Mills, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Wildwood |
| County: | Hardin County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:44:51 AM |
| Population: | 1,291 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 409 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.5196, -94.4129 |
| Land Area: | 17.912 sq mi |
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Village Mills is a small retirement community in southeast Texas, about 20 miles north of Beaumont in Hardin County. With a median age of 57.5 years, this quiet rural area is home to 1,291 residents living across nearly 11 square miles of East Texas piney woods. The community is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery available.
The Village Mills post office maintains 645 PO Boxes for 584 households, an adoption rate of 1.10 that means the office also serves people from surrounding rural areas. Mail reaches residents through two rural carrier routes, but there isn't any city carrier service. The rural character is reinforced by the street names: Black Gum Lane, Hornbeam Drive, Cypress Bend Drive, and dozens of other tree-themed roads wind through the wooded area.
With 89% of homes owner-occupied (517 of 584 households), this is a stable community of longtime residents. Median household income sits at $74,038, with median home values around $237,500. The community known locally as Wildwood (though that name isn't valid for USPS mailing) has deep roots. Nearly two-thirds of housing units were built before 1939, giving the area a historic character.
Only 10% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, and the community is predominantly working-class. Among employed residents, transportation and warehousing claim the largest share at 74 workers, followed by public administration (27) and federal government (28). There are 14 business establishments employing 206 people total.
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Village Mills, TX 77663Note: Wildwood is a recognized name for this area but is not valid for mailing addresses. Use "Village Mills" as the city name.
Predominantly tree-named streets (Black Gum, Hornbeam, Cypress, Magnolia, Loblolly) wind through this wooded rural community.
ZIP Code 77663 has 1,291 residents and 584 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 57.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.6%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,291Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 584Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 72.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,366Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 584Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $221,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.66Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 963 | 881 | 994 | 996 | 870 | 1,416 | 1,283 | 1,431 | 1,014 | 720 | 854 | 888 | 309 | 584 |
| Decennial Census | 1,353 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,291 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.5
Male Median Age: 57.3
Female Median Age: 57.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 44 | 39 | 68 | 70 | 57 | 45 | 26 | 16 |
| Female | 23 | 28 | 45 | 21 | 18 | 34 | 24 | 38 | 16 | 41 | 26 | 49 | 69 | 78 | 70 | 52 | 27 | 23 |
| Total | 48 | 54 | 73 | 45 | 42 | 52 | 50 | 61 | 39 | 68 | 70 | 88 | 137 | 148 | 127 | 97 | 53 | 39 |
| White: | 1,209 | 93.43% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 59 | 4.56% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.08% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 14 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 1,294 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 609 | 47.17% | 57.3 years |
| Females: | 682 | 52.83% | 57.6 years |
| Total: | 1,291 | 100% | 57.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 576 | 98.63% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.68% |
| Total Population: | 584 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 580 | 99.32% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 0.68% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,366, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $11,948 (22.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,366. Family households earn a median of $64,349 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,349). By gender, male median income is $36,092 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $36,092 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (71.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,418 | $55,417 | $73,421 | $59,203 | $58,361 | $58,413 | $59,702 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,061 | $0 | $74,038 | $64,366 |
| Median Family Income | $55,417 | $55,737 | $72,566 | $57,953 | $56,761 | $58,075 | $59,435 | $61,157 | $63,234 | $64,792 | $0 | $168,676 | $0 | $64,349 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,667 | $33,958 | $77,775 | $80,259 | $81,113 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $73,519 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $51,891 | $54,643 | $73,581 | $57,267 | $0 | $71,295 | $71,768 | $73,539 | $76,937 | $0 | $0 | $28,669 | $0 | $36,092 |
| Median Female Income | $12,181 | $12,250 | $35,536 | $42,963 | $0 | $0 | $25,139 | $26,657 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 213 | 44.01% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 271 | 55.99% |
| Total: | 484 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 152 | 71.36% |
| Service: | 21 | 9.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 2.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 15.96% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 213 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $221,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $85,800 (63.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.59% (61.25% with a mortgage, 38.75% free-and-clear) and renters 12.41% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.75%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,500 | $122,400 | $151,000 | $155,300 | $156,300 | $159,200 | $161,200 | $175,300 | $173,400 | $178,000 | $190,800 | $233,700 | $237,500 | $221,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 34 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 147 | 53.65% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 93 | 33.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 12.41% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 274 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 274 | 74.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 95 | 25.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 369 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 369 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 369 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 64.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 297 | 62.13% |
| Some college, no degree: | 152 | 31.80% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 5.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 0.84% |
| Total: | 478 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 478 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 6.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 363 | 44.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 374 | 46.12% |
| No Insurance: | 74 | 9.12% |
| Total: | 811 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 737 | 90.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.0% | 15.7% | 27.0% | 28.5% | 27.3% | 21.8% | 27.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 77663 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 191 people with an annual payroll of $7,630,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,188Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,266,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,630,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 191Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77663 is located in Hardin County, Texas, within the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13140) and Texas's 36th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 388,745 people, about 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 77663. It covers 17.912 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.409 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 388,745Source: Census |
| MSA: | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 17.912 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.409 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 36Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7125.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 77663 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.