77657 ZIP Code — Lumberton, TX

Hardin County, Texas

ZIP code 77657 is located in Lumberton, Texas, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 57.72 square miles and serves a population of 21,084 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77657

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,611. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 77657 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,084

population

57.72

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lumberton	Acceptable
Lumberton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,084
Population density	365 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	199

Geography
Land area	57.72 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	30.2329
Longitude	-94.1942
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	41.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	29.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

21,084

Population

365

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$86,611

Median household income

$39,873

Per capita income

$219,200

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

7,359

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

583

Under 5

604

914

5–9

947

664

10–14

687

541

15–19

560

489

20–24

507

1,336

25–34

1,383

1,469

35–44

1,521

1,387

45–54

1,436

560

55–59

580

524

60–64

543

1,080

65–74

1,119

640

75–84

662

171

85+

177

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,996	23.7%
18 and over	16,088	76.3%
65 and over	3,849	18.3%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	19,606	90.4%
Two or more races	933	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	606	2.8%
Asian	179	0.8%
Black or African American	147	0.7%
Other race	141	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	78	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	41.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	29.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	25.0%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 9.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	9.6%
Median income	$86,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 27.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,200
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	17.8%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.7%
Electricity	69.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,616	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	282	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,002	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,038	25.7%
Households with children under 18	2,592	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,710	34.1%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	18.4%
Married	62.3%	52.0%
Separated	1.5%	2.0%
Widowed	4.1%	12.2%
Divorced	11.5%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	218	4.4%
Kindergarten	388	7.9%
Elementary school	2,468	50.0%
High school	1,099	22.2%
College / grad school	767	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 24.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	21.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,267	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,897	94.4%
Spanish	312	1.6%
Other Indo-European	266	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	31	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,728	98.3%
Born in same state	20,538	97.4%
Born in different state	15,832	75.1%
Foreign born	190	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	356	1.7%
Not a US citizen	125	35.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,458	11.7%
Italian	2,289	10.9%
Arab	1,987	9.4%
German	203	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	163	0.8%
Dutch	90	0.4%
Polish	42	0.2%
Irish	23	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77657

What city is ZIP code 77657 in?

ZIP code 77657 is primarily assigned to Lumberton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77657 in?

ZIP code 77657 falls within Hardin County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77657 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 77657 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 77657?

ZIP code 77657 has an estimated population of 21,084 residents, with a density of 365 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77657?

The median home value in ZIP code 77657 is $219,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77657?

The median household income in ZIP code 77657 is $86,611, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77657 in?

ZIP code 77657 observes the CST timezone.