The U.S. ZIP Code 77656 is associated with Silsbee, TX in Hardin County. About 21.1% of residents in ZIP Code 77656 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 42.0 years. In this Texas region, an estimated 13.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $26,759. The median household income is at $52,702, while an estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 16,524.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77656 is $52,702, while the region's mean household income is $68,362. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,759. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77656 of $26,759 is approximately 14.45% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 9.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This poverty rate is approximately equal to the overall poverty rate in the U.S. as a whole. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 77656 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.3% of 77656 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77656 are older than average. The median age of 42.0 years in ZIP Code 77656 is approximately 10.24% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 77656 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 77656 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 77656 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 77656 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.0% of adults 18 and older in this Hardin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.9% |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77656 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 84.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.1% of those 18 and above in 77656 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 77656 include obesity (37.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 54.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| Current smoking | 19.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.3% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.6% |
In ZIP Code 77656, 87.8% of the population graduated high school, while 13.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.5% in this Hardin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77656, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 5.5% of 77656 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77656 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.6%), followed by Black or African American (13.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 77656, 94.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hardin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77656, an estimated 16.3% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Hardin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77656 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77656 | 8.98¢/kWh | 6.8¢/kWh | 4.8¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 77656 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.37 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.33 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.35 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.4 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.8 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.47 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.26 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77656, 54.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.4 minutes. Approximately 17.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77656 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 77656 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.5% |
| Construction | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 15.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 4.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 77656, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 77656 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hardin County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 30 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 19 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 9 |
| Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| False statements or representation | 1 |
| Other | 1 |