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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77705

Jefferson County · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Typical home value

$141,103[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.0%
5-year / yr
-2.9%
10-year / yr
+1.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-50.3%
vs metro
-25.3%
vs state
-46.1%
ZIP 77705 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77705 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77705 is worth $141,103 — 25.3% below the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $989 a month — a 8.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$989[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,822[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
38,259[3]
Median household income
$54,633[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-708[5]
Moved in
4,681
Moved out
5,389

Schools

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

Public schools
12
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
4
  • BEAUMONT UNITED H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · BEAUMONT ISD

    2,071 students

  • PIETZSCH/MAC ARTHUR EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · BEAUMONT ISD

    1,022 students

  • ODOM MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BEAUMONT ISD

    802 students

  • HAMSHIRE-FANNETT EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · HAMSHIRE-FANNETT ISD

    639 students

  • BLANCHETTE EL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · BEAUMONT ISD

    542 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 yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$11,868

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$713
Loan principal$112,882
Down payment$28,221
Total interest paid$143,975

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 ratio0.99
Monthly cost to own$983
Monthly rent$989

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
52nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77705?
The typical home in 77705 is worth $141,103, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77705?
Home values in 77705 are down 3.0% over the past year, and down 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77705?
A typical home in 77705 rents for about $989 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 77705?
The effective property tax rate in 77705 is 1.3% — roughly $1,822 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77705?
ZIP code 77705 has a population of 38,259 and a median household income of $54,633.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Orange, TX

    Typical home
    $147,584
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Beaumont, TX

    Typical home
    $149,728
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Port Arthur, TX

    Typical home
    $129,838
    Gross yield
    11.9%
  • Port Arthur, TX

    Typical home
    $126,788
    Gross yield
  • TX

    Typical home
    $162,979
    Gross yield
  • Beaumont, TX

    Typical home
    $108,132
    Gross yield
    11.3%

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