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Nederland, TX
City in Jefferson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77627.
Population
18,381
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,244
ZIP codes
1
Nederland and its ZIP codes
Nederland at a glance
- Nederland is about 28 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 177th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $77,570, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,300 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $1,400 a month.
Local data for Nederland, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nederland, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,570
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$208,300
Median rent
$1,400/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,226), French Americans (1,883), German Americans (1,858).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Nederland.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,587
124,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $5,817 per person
How people get to work
Nederland, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nederland, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18,645
22.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 44°F
62.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nederland, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Nederland
1 in or overlapping Nederland. Population shown
Cities near Nederland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Central GardensCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Port NechesCity | 5.1 mi | 8.6 |
| GrovesCity | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Port ArthurCity | 9.6 mi | 75.6 |
| Rose CityCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Taylor LandingCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Bridge CityCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| BeaumontCity | 12 mi | 82.1 |
| VidorCity | 12 mi | 12 |
| FannettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.8 |
| Pine ForestCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| West OrangeCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| PinehurstCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| MauricevilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.4 |
| OrangeCity | 19 mi | 21.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nederland, TX in?
- Nederland is in Jefferson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Nederland, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nederland include 77627.
- What is the population of Nederland, TX?
- About 18,381 people live in Nederland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nederland?
- Nearby places include Central Gardens (1.9 mi), Beauxart Gardens (2.1 mi), Port Neches (5.1 mi), Groves (5.4 mi), Port Arthur (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023