The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77657 sells for about $388,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,311 a month.
ZIP 77657 — Lumberton
The housing market in 77657 remains steady with moderate price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Demand is supported by local families and industrial workers, though the market is not experiencing the high-intensity competition seen in larger urban centers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban living with access to local schools and commuters working in the Beaumont industrial hub.
Median prices moved up 7.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 9.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77657, Hardin County TX
Lumberton ISD serves the area and is generally characterized as a stable, community-focused district for families.
The area is subject to hurricane and tropical storm wind risks common to the Texas Gulf Coast, with flood insurance often recommended for low-lying parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Beaumont-Port Arthur industrial corridor, with ongoing residential development in the Lumberton area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute via US-69/287 toward Beaumont for employment, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 25 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, community sports facilities, and proximity to the Big Thicket National Preserve for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand from families and workers in the regional industrial sector, with limited high-density inventory.
The economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical and industrial sectors of the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on US-69 as the main arterial corridor connecting to the broader region.
Residential development continues to expand in the northern reaches of the Beaumont metro area, including new single-family subdivisions in Lumberton.
Parcels are subject to Hardin County property taxes and the Lumberton Independent School District tax levy.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by coastal windstorm exposure and historical hurricane activity.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Jumping World4.114.3 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.613.7 mi
- Colorado Canyon4.59.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.19.6 mi
- Smith Lake Waterpark4.613.6 mi
- Doggett Ford Park4.417 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.214.3 mi
- Crazy Cajun Beaumont4.111.7 mi
- 5 Under Golf Center4.313.2 mi
- Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center4.416.7 mi
- Village Creek State Park4.42 mi
- Freedom Firearms & Defense4.99.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.19.6 mi
- Crossroads Bowling Center49.7 mi
- Regal Star49.6 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.613.7 mi
- Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum4.717.2 mi
- Jason's Deli4.513.5 mi
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum4.912.9 mi
- Art Museum of Southeast Texas4.513.6 mi
- Village Creek State Park4.42 mi
- Lumberton City Park4.72 mi
- Neches River Salt Water Barrier4.68.9 mi
- Collier's Ferry Park4.510.9 mi
- Roger's Park4.511.4 mi
- Beaumont RV & Marina4.413 mi
- Parkdale Mall49.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.29.6 mi
- Marshalls4.29.7 mi
- Kohl's4.19.5 mi
- Doggett Toyota of Beaumont4.610.1 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.923.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional nature preserve offering hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.