ZIP Code 77708 in Beaumont, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Beaumont, Texas
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:54:11 PM
Population:12,478 [See All]
Area Code:409
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.1448, -94.1651
Land Area:11.663 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 77708 has 12,478 residents and 5,039 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (62.8%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (22.8%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,478Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:12,398Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:13,360Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,069.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$59,865Source: Census ACS
Households:5,039Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$167,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.48Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,91810,88911,23711,74612,02912,18412,28812,91812,53611,38512,97913,28412,398
Decennial Census11,518------------------12,478------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36

Male Median Age: 34.4

Female Median Age: 37.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4504334173974104434483363652733183923423202311259774
Female45242744840248945344445038335940243845536925316912985
Total902860865799899896892786748632720830797689484294226159
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,84121.29%
Black:7,83558.72%
Hispanic:*1,57611.81%
Asian:1881.41%
American Indian:730.55%
Hawaiian:40.03%
Other:8256.18%
Total:13,342100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,87147.05%34.4 years
Females:6,60752.95%37.3 years
Total:12,478100%36.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,74794.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:580.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3392.73%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2544.78%
Total Population:12,398100%
Total Native Population:11,80595.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:5934.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $59,865, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,057 (43.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,019. Family households earn a median of $66,576 versus $42,979 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,597). By gender, male median income is $53,602 and female is $39,773, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,829 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.3%, which is modestly under the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is comparable to the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,808$42,801$41,205$37,728$40,241$42,294$45,552$48,438$48,846$48,146$51,850$56,151$59,865
Median Family Income$50,538$51,690$50,518$46,140$53,945$58,021$55,952$59,080$61,722$60,625$58,024$60,977$66,576
Median NonFamily Income$32,522$31,066$30,000$32,623$32,738$28,539$35,144$35,031$30,990$35,255$40,678$42,357$42,979
Median Male Income$38,571$38,622$38,611$37,091$40,810$46,026$50,507$51,485$51,182$44,123$45,812$47,951$53,602
Median Female Income$27,288$28,377$28,576$31,283$35,973$35,286$35,752$35,529$32,040$33,438$33,582$35,655$39,773
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,82759.25%
Unemployed:3313.37%
Not In Labor Force:3,67637.38%
Total:9,834100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,32222.69%
Service:1,54426.50%
Sales and Office:1,27321.85%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4868.34%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,20220.63%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,827100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $167,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $73,400 (78.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,700. The median gross rent is $1,056, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $401 (61.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $230. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.81% (50.76% with a mortgage, 49.24% free-and-clear) and renters 43.19% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.05%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$93,700$94,400$95,100$92,800$105,100$104,300$101,700$109,000$118,400$125,300$138,200$163,300$167,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:24811.59%
$500 to $999:63529.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,09851.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:542.52%
$2,000 to $2,499:693.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:70.33%
No Rent:281.31%
Total:2,139100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$655$660$730$814$796$785$858$850$826$862$909$990$1,056
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,42828.84%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,38527.97%
Renter Occupied:2,13943.19%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,952100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,95289.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):55310.05%
Total Housing Units:5,505100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,58565.12%
Multi-Family Units:1,88234.19%
Other Units:380.69%
Total Housing Units:5,505100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.50% 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 90.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 15.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 39.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 15.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 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 elementary (46.31%). College enrollment is 17.96%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2332.72%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6267.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,07535.92%
Some college, no degree:2,51029.32%
Associate's degree:7048.22%
Bachelor's degree:99911.67%
Graduate or professional degree:4144.84%
Total:8,561100%
High school or higher:7,70289.97%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,41316.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,98450.98%
Public Insurance:4,81335.13%
No Insurance:1,90313.89%
Total:13,700100%
Has Health Insurance:11,79786.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty19.7%19.3%19.2%20.9%20.0%18.3%16.5%14.8%13.6%12.2%14.4%15.4%15.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1254.54%
Kindergarten:2077.52%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,27446.31%
High school (grades 9-12):65123.66%
College or graduate school:49417.96%
Total:2,751100%
Early Childhood:33212.07%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,13277.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77708 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 226 business establishments, employing about 2,979 people with an annual payroll of $122,202,000. USPS data shows 5,431 residential mailboxes and 381 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,431Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:381Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,289Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,137Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,276Source: USPS
# of Businesses:226Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$29,980,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$122,202,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,979Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77708 is located in Jefferson 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 396,058 people, about 3.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 77708. It covers 11.663 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.464 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:11.663 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.464 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:4807000Source: Census
Place Name:Beaumont city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


77710 | | 77707

Schools in ZIP Code 77708


ZIP Code 77708 is in the Beaumont Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Guess El 8055 Voth Rd
Beaumont, TX 77708
District: Beaumont Independent School District
Homer Dr El 8950 Homer Dr
Beaumont, TX 77708
District: Beaumont Independent School District
Bob Hope School Beaumont 7720 Park N Ave
Beaumont, TX 77708
Vista Academy Of Beaumont 10255 Eastex Fwy
Beaumont, TX 77708
The Anchor Early Learning Center 6655 Hwy 105
Beaumont, TX 77708
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77708


Vista College-Beaumont 3871 Stagg Dr Ste 186
Beaumont, TX 77701
Type: Post Secondary
Pathway Vocational Academy 3141 College, Suite A10
Beaumont, TX 77701-4650
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Healthtech Institute 9615 College Street
Beaumont, TX 77707-2604
Type: Post Secondary
Lamar Institute Of Technology 855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705
Type: Post Secondary
Lamar University 4400 Mlk Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77705
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Texas Career Institute 975 Hwy 327 E Suite 150
Silsbee, TX 77656
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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