City

Silsbee, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Texas

👥17,132Population
💰$61,084Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$114,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 14.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Black14.1%
Asian0.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,386 (39.8%)
Some College1,774 (16.1%)
Associates1,790 (16.3%)
Bachelors960 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,951 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College16.1%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,084 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$114,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$974/mo
Total Housing Units7,822
Vacant Units1,144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Silsbee, TX

Silsbee is a city in Texas, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,132 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Silsbee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,084 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Silsbee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $974 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silsbee is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.57%).

Silsbee, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Silsbee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77656 17,132 $61,084 $114,100 $974 4.5% 26.4% 79.3%