ZIP 77708 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Beaumont city, TX (77708)

Median Income

$59,865

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+585

Wealth inflow

Population

12,398

Unemployment

5.4%

1.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 585 for ZIP 77708 (Beaumont city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.4%+45% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.2%-80% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.0%+63% vs US avg

226

Establishments

2,979

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction5.6%
Manufacturing11.3%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Retail trade13.8%
Transportation, utilities9.2%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.3%
Professional, scientific, management6.9%
Education, health care, social21.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.7%
Other services3.9%
Public administration8.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 77708 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.9%, median income rose 5.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.3%.

Median Income

$59,865

-20% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate