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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77659

Hardin County · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Typical home value

$269,952[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+3.5%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-5.0%
vs metro
+42.8%
vs state
+3.1%
ZIP 77659 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77659 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77659 is worth $269,952 — 42.8% above the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,271[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
5,650[3]
Median household income
$110,590[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD

    782 students

  • SOUR LAKE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD

    760 students

  • HARDIN-JEFFERSON J H

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD

    614 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,365
Loan principal$215,961
Down payment$53,990
Total interest paid$275,447

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,862
Monthly rent

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
40th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77659?
The typical home in 77659 is worth $269,952, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77659?
Home values in 77659 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 3.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 77659?
The effective property tax rate in 77659 is 1.2% — roughly $3,271 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77659?
ZIP code 77659 has a population of 5,650 and a median household income of $110,590.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lumberton, TX

    Typical home
    $276,634
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • 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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