77659 ZIP Code — Sour Lake, TX
Hardin County, Texas
ZIP code 77659 is located in Sour Lake, Texas, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 118.33 square miles and serves a population of 6,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409/936.
About ZIP code 77659
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $93,780.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
6,305
population
118.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77659 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77659
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sour Lake | Acceptable |
| Sour Lake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77519 Batson (10.1 mi)
77625 Kountze (12.4 mi)
77564 Hull (12.4 mi)
77713 Beaumont (13 mi)
77538 Devers (13.7 mi)
77585 Saratoga (15 mi)
77706 Beaumont (17 mi)
77575 Liberty (17.7 mi)
77708 Beaumont (18.2 mi)
77707 Beaumont (18.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,305 |
| Population density | 53 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 199 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 118.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1781 |
| Longitude | -94.4458 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 409/936 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.3% | 41.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 29.1% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 25.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
6,305
Population
53
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$93,780
Median household income
$30,892
Per capita income
$187,600
Median home value
$1,176
Median monthly rent
88.0%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
1,918
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
211
Under 5
186
482
5–9
424
221
10–14
194
314
15–19
277
217
20–24
191
286
25–34
251
595
35–44
523
383
45–54
338
150
55–59
132
147
60–64
129
245
65–74
215
94
75–84
83
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,159 | 34.2% |
| 18 and over | 4,146 | 65.8% |
| 65 and over | 654 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
2.6%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,683 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 340 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 95 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 65 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.3% | 41.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 29.1% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 25.0% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
12.9%
$25k–$35k
3.2%
$35k–$50k
2.9%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
26.1%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $93,780 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.6%
$50k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,176 |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 20.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% |
| 3 or more | 28.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.6% |
| Electricity | 85.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,334 | 69.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 74 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 222 | 11.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 291 | 15.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,161 | 60.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 426 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 3.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 17.0% |
| Married | 57.8% | 60.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 134 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 9.7% |
| Elementary school | 969 | 49.4% |
| High school | 529 | 27.0% |
| College / grad school | 138 | 7.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.9%
Retail trade
11.2%
Construction
10.2%
Finance & real estate
9.4%
Professional & management
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Wholesale trade
6.1%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
4.4%
Information
0.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 29.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
15.7%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
31.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 20.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 236 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| No insurance | 20.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,908 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 142 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 103 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 39 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,146 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 6,090 | 96.6% |
| Born in different state | 5,124 | 81.3% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 159 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 55 | 34.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 791 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 670 | 10.6% |
| French | 417 | 6.6% |
| German | 69 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 22 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.1% |
| English | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.5% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77659
What city is ZIP code 77659 in?
ZIP code 77659 is primarily assigned to Sour Lake, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77659 in?
ZIP code 77659 falls within Hardin County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 77659 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 77659 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 77659 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 77659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77659?
15% of residents in ZIP code 77659 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77659?
The median home value in ZIP code 77659 is $187,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 77659 in?
ZIP code 77659 observes the CST timezone.