What to know about ZIP 77639
ZIP code 77639 covers ZIP 77639 with a population of about 4,705.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BEAUMONT - PORT ARTHUR media market.
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ZIP Code 77639 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Upper Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,705
Density
N/A
Median income
$105,236
+40% vs US avg
Home value
$291,200
-16% vs US avg
Median rent
$755
-35% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 77639
Income and economy in ZIP 77639
Median household income in ZIP 77639 is about $105,236 — about 40% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.8%; unemployment rate near 5.3%; 19.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Retail trade; about 2.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.0 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 77639
Median home value is about $291,200 — about 16% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $755 (about 35% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.6% (about 16.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 77639, a household would need roughly $80,000 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 $1,871. That sits below the local median household income ($105,236), 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.