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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77657

Hardin County · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Typical home value

$276,634[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+2.6%
10-year / yr
+3.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-2.6%
vs metro
+46.4%
vs state
+5.7%
ZIP 77657 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77657 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 77657 is worth $276,634 — 46.4% above the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,717 a month — a 7.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,717[2]
Gross yield
7.4%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,373[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hardin County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
22,258[3]
Median household income
$95,718[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hardin County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+65[5]
Moved in
1,606
Moved out
1,541

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • LUMBERTON H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · LUMBERTON ISD

    1,239 students

  • LUMBERTON INT

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · LUMBERTON ISD

    987 students

  • LUMBERTON MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LUMBERTON ISD

    944 students

  • LUMBERTON PRI

    Elementary · Grades 1–2 · LUMBERTON ISD

    610 students

  • LUMBERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCH

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · LUMBERTON ISD

    416 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$20,600

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,399
Loan principal$221,307
Down payment$55,327
Total interest paid$282,265

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.11
Monthly cost to own$1,911
Monthly rent$1,717

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77657?
The typical home in 77657 is worth $276,634, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77657?
Home values in 77657 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 2.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77657?
A typical home in 77657 rents for about $1,717 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 77657?
The effective property tax rate in 77657 is 1.2% — roughly $3,373 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77657?
ZIP code 77657 has a population of 22,258 and a median household income of $95,718.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Pinewood Estates CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $269,952
    Gross yield
  • Beaumont, TX

    Typical home
    $260,996
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Hamshire CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $255,211
    Gross yield
  • Port Neches, TX

    Typical home
    $240,732
    Gross yield
  • Beaumont, TX

    Typical home
    $237,298
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Orange, TX

    Typical home
    $222,957
    Gross yield

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