| ZIP Code | 77659 |
|---|---|
| City | Sour Lake |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hardin County |
| Area Code | 409/936 |
| Elevation | 52 ft |
| Latitude | 30.171444 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.432275 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48199 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.18 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,256 (39.8%) |
| Some College | 331 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 430 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 255 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 875 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,461 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,800 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,184/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,099 |
| Vacant Units | 258 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,099 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 258 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.18 |
ZIP code 77659 is located in Sour Lake, Texas, within Hardin County. With a population of 5,847, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 77659 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,461 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77659 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,184 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 77659 is primarily White (87.19%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77659 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 77659 in Sour Lake, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,847 residents, a median household income of $108,461, and a median home value of $233,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.