Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.8% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 579 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,329 (36.2%) |
| Some College | 7,394 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 9,758 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 6,538 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,823 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,205 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,674 ▼ 42% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,042/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 38,504 |
| Vacant Units | 5,910 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |