What to know about ZIP 77631
ZIP code 77631 covers ZIP 77631 with a population of about 3,618.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.7 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the BEAUMONT - PORT ARTHUR media market.
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ZIP Code 77631 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,618
Density
N/A
Median income
$44,160
-41% vs US avg
Home value
$83,800
-76% vs US avg
Median rent
$800
-31% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77631
Income and economy in ZIP 77631
Median household income in ZIP 77631 is about $44,160 — about 41% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.4%; unemployment rate near 15.3%; 13.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Administrative support, and Healthcare; about 13.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 77631
Median home value is about $83,800 — about 76% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $800 (about 31% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.4% (about 14.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77631, a household would need roughly $23,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $538. That sits below the local median household income ($44,160), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.