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Silsbee city, TX

ZIP 77656 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77656

77656 has a population of 17,132 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (47.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.1%+24% vs US avg
x
Black
15.3%+23% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.8%-64% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.1%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.3%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.9%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
41.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.2%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.6%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.5%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
78.8%+1259% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 77656

Poverty Rate
15.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.9%+86% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
78.8%+1259% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,132
Median age41.1
Poverty rate15.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Black15.3%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born18.1%