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Forest Heights, TX
Census-designated place in Orange County, Texas.
Population
1,795
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
637
ZIP codes
0
Forest Heights and its ZIP codes
Forest Heights at a glance
- Forest Heights is about 5.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,429, 4% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,600 (58% below Texas).
Housing and community stats
Forest Heights, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,429
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$119,600
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (193), French Americans (187), Scottish Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Forest Heights.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,812
25,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$518M
FY 2026, $6,102 per person
How people get to work
Forest Heights, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.0%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forest Heights, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
249
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,071
29.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 40°F
64.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest Heights, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Forest Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little CypressCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| DeweyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 11.2 |
| OrangeCity | 6.2 mi | 21.3 |
| MauricevilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 8.4 |
| Starks, LACensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| PinehurstCity | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| West OrangeCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Vinton, LATown | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| VidorCity | 15 mi | 12 |
| Bridge CityCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| Pine ForestCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Rose CityCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| BunaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6 |
| EvadaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 16.8 |
| Port NechesCity | 20 mi | 8.6 |
| GrovesCity | 22 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest Heights, TX in?
- Forest Heights is in Orange County, Texas.
- What is the population of Forest Heights, TX?
- About 1,795 people live in Forest Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest Heights?
- Nearby places include Little Cypress (4.1 mi), Deweyville (4.6 mi), Orange (6.2 mi), Mauriceville (7 mi), Starks, LA (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023