County

Orange County, TX

8 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Texas

👥86,653Population
💰$75,205Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$161,675Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 9%Black: 9.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic9.0%
Black9.3%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma579 (1.1%)
HS Graduate19,329 (36.2%)
Some College7,394 (13.8%)
Associates9,758 (18.3%)
Bachelors6,538 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree9,823 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College13.8%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,205 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$161,674 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,042/mo
Total Housing Units38,504
Vacant Units5,910

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Orange County, TX

Orange County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 86,653 residents. With a median age of 38.7, it is a middle-aged county.

Orange County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,204 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Orange County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $161,674 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,041. Homeownership rates are high at 75.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Orange County are primarily White (78.21%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Orange County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Orange County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
77611 Bridge City 9,550 $102,791 $199,200 $1,540 2.1% 39.3%
77630 Orange 29,744 $63,588 $163,700 $1,033 7.4% 29.5%
77632 Orange 22,166 $82,828 $184,700 $1,037 5.7% 33.6%
77662 Vidor 25,193 $71,755 $124,800 $868 7.5% 26.4%