| City: | Beaumont, Texas |
| City Alias: | Taylor Landing, Taylor Lndg |
| Names to Avoid: | Cheek, Fannett |
| County: | Jefferson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:54:06 PM |
| Population: | 37,950 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 409 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.9180, -94.1832 |
| Land Area: | 242.653 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 77705 has 37,950 residents and 10,350 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 38.4 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.6% male and 36.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (44.7%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (37.4%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 37,950Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 37,988Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 31,589Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 156.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,964Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10,350Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $121,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.58Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 40,587 | 40,192 | 40,901 | 41,368 | 40,747 | 40,389 | 40,819 | 40,251 | 39,236 | 40,224 | 40,947 | 38,228 | 37,988 |
| Decennial Census | 40,475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 37,950 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.4
Male Median Age: 38.9
Female Median Age: 37
| 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 | 932 | 966 | 961 | 1,119 | 1,390 | 2,245 | 2,507 | 2,552 | 2,318 | 1,878 | 1,753 | 1,695 | 1,408 | 1,059 | 672 | 297 | 210 | 168 |
| Female | 963 | 952 | 964 | 1,007 | 927 | 839 | 891 | 893 | 830 | 758 | 842 | 955 | 871 | 710 | 534 | 340 | 292 | 252 |
| Total | 1,895 | 1,918 | 1,925 | 2,126 | 2,317 | 3,084 | 3,398 | 3,445 | 3,148 | 2,636 | 2,595 | 2,650 | 2,279 | 1,769 | 1,206 | 637 | 502 | 420 |
| White: | 14,176 | 32.21% |
| Black: | 16,949 | 38.51% |
| Hispanic:* | 8,075 | 18.35% |
| Asian: | 616 | 1.40% |
| American Indian: | 269 | 0.61% |
| Hawaiian: | 21 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 3,908 | 8.88% |
| Total: | 44,014 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24,130 | 63.58% | 38.9 years |
| Females: | 13,820 | 36.42% | 37.0 years |
| Total: | 37,950 | 100% | 38.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 34,615 | 91.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 286 | 0.75% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 893 | 2.35% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,194 | 8.13% |
| Total Population: | 37,988 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 34,901 | 91.87% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3,087 | 8.13% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $49,964, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,835 (46.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,120. Family households earn a median of $62,438 versus $35,015 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,423). By gender, male median income is $46,871 and female is $36,940, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,931 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 36.8%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,129 | $35,305 | $34,356 | $33,860 | $35,181 | $36,820 | $38,356 | $39,414 | $41,844 | $42,466 | $46,751 | $47,311 | $49,964 |
| Median Family Income | $42,813 | $44,206 | $45,160 | $44,444 | $44,960 | $45,838 | $48,306 | $52,372 | $55,286 | $54,422 | $62,500 | $65,857 | $62,438 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,398 | $19,079 | $18,386 | $18,815 | $19,580 | $22,631 | $23,198 | $22,613 | $25,307 | $26,592 | $29,447 | $33,068 | $35,015 |
| Median Male Income | $33,132 | $34,677 | $34,329 | $35,169 | $36,627 | $38,460 | $39,174 | $41,130 | $40,711 | $36,581 | $39,985 | $43,537 | $46,871 |
| Median Female Income | $26,264 | $26,556 | $26,597 | $25,106 | $26,634 | $29,396 | $30,719 | $32,515 | $34,003 | $34,206 | $35,453 | $37,212 | $36,940 |
| Employed: | 11,210 | 34.61% |
| Unemployed: | 722 | 2.23% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 20,459 | 63.16% |
| Total: | 32,391 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2,570 | 22.93% |
| Service: | 3,007 | 26.82% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,416 | 21.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,273 | 11.36% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,944 | 17.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 11,210 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $121,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $47,800 (64.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,900. The median gross rent is $858, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $170 (24.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.76% (39.54% with a mortgage, 60.46% free-and-clear) and renters 44.24% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.11%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.62%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $74,100 | $74,500 | $71,000 | $73,500 | $74,200 | $77,600 | $77,500 | $83,300 | $83,000 | $90,500 | $102,700 | $114,600 | $121,900 |
| Less than $500: | 574 | 12.98% |
| $500 to $999: | 2,015 | 45.58% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,225 | 27.71% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 175 | 3.96% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 93 | 2.10% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 339 | 7.67% |
| Total: | 4,421 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $688 | $679 | $685 | $697 | $710 | $691 | $715 | $718 | $740 | $704 | $726 | $823 | $858 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,203 | 22.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,369 | 33.71% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4,421 | 44.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9,993 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9,993 | 81.89% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,210 | 18.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,203 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,581 | 70.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2,665 | 21.84% |
| Other Units: | 957 | 7.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,203 | 100% |
In 2023, 7.60% 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 80.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 22.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 39.70%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 16.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (36.16%). College enrollment is 36.16%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,957 | 7.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,382 | 12.37% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10,513 | 38.46% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,775 | 28.44% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,633 | 5.97% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,415 | 5.18% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 662 | 2.42% |
| Total: | 27,337 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 21,998 | 80.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2,077 | 7.60% |
| Private Insurance: | 12,303 | 42.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 10,493 | 36.47% |
| No Insurance: | 5,973 | 20.76% |
| Total: | 28,769 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 22,796 | 79.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.2% | 19.9% | 20.7% | 21.2% | 20.5% | 20.3% | 19.1% | 16.4% | 13.3% | 14.7% | 14.5% | 15.0% | 16.7% |
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: | 327 | 4.78% |
| Kindergarten: | 468 | 6.84% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,216 | 32.36% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,360 | 19.86% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,476 | 36.16% |
| Total: | 6,847 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 795 | 11.61% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,044 | 59.06% |
ZIP Code 77705 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 595 business establishments, employing about 12,755 people with an annual payroll of $847,539,000. USPS data shows 12,244 residential mailboxes and 952 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 12,244Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 952Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 13,170Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,936Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,833Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 595Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $219,969,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $847,539,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12,755Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77705 is located in Jefferson County, Texas, within the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13140) and Texas's 14th and 36th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 396,058 people, about 9.58% of whom live in ZIP Code 77705. It covers 242.653 sq mi of land and a water area of 15.59 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 396,058Source: Census |
| MSA: | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 242.653 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 15.59 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14,36Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2441.39, 7125.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4807000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Beaumont city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77705 is part of 4 school districts, including: Port Arthur Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Nederland Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Beaumont Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 12 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 October 1, 2025.