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Orange County, TX
10 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Orange County, Texas.
Population
85,307
Land area
334sq mi
People per sq mi
256
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Orange County
Orange County at a glance
- Orange County is about 2.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 47th among 254 counties in Texas.
- The median household income is $72,104, 8% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,400 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $1,100 a month.
- Its largest cities are Orange (19,177), Vidor (9,708) and Bridge City (9,640).
Local data for Orange County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools26
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks13
- Post Offices5
- Parks24
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants224
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities19
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Orange County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,104
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$173,400
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,100/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,839), French Americans (9,564), Irish Americans (9,549).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 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
PPP loans
$110M
1,483 loans, 11,552 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$222K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Orange County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orange County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
249
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,071
29.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 44°F
62.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orange County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Orange County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Orange County, TX?
- Orange is the largest city or town in Orange County, with about 19,177 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Orange County?
- Orange County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77611, 77630, 77632, 77662.
- What is the population of Orange County, TX?
- About 85,307 people live in Orange County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Orange County?
- Orange County borders Jefferson County, Calcasieu Parish, LA, Hardin County, Jasper County, Newton County, Cameron Parish, LA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023