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Pine Forest, TX

City in Orange County, Texas.

Population

519

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

184

ZIP codes

0

Pine Forest and its ZIP codes

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Pine Forest at a glance

  • Pine Forest is 59% denser than Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $98,068 a year, 25% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,600 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $1,069 a month.

Housing and community stats

Pine Forest, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$98,068

Poverty rate

6.4%

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$1,069/mo

Homeownership

90.3%

Bachelor's or higher

11.9%

Median age

37.4

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (77), German Americans (54), Irish Americans (33).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Pine Forest.

Details

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

Orange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Pine Forest, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.0%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pine Forest, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

92° / 43°F

65.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pine Forest, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.5%

U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts

Cities near Pine Forest

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VidorCity4.2 mi12
Rose CityCity4.8 mi1.5
Rose Hill AcresCity9.3 mi0.4
BeaumontCity9.5 mi82.1
MauricevilleCensus-designated place10 mi8.4
LumbertonCity11 mi13.4
EvadaleCensus-designated place11 mi16.8
Central GardensCensus-designated place13 mi2.5
Bevil OaksCity14 mi2
SilsbeeCity14 mi7.7
NederlandCity15 mi5.7
Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place15 mi0.9
Bridge CityCity15 mi6.4
Port NechesCity15 mi8.6
OrangeCity17 mi21.3
PinehurstCity17 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pine Forest, TX in?
Pine Forest is in Orange County, Texas.
What is the population of Pine Forest, TX?
About 519 people live in Pine Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pine Forest?
Nearby places include Vidor (4.2 mi), Rose City (4.8 mi), Rose Hill Acres (9.3 mi), Beaumont (9.5 mi), Mauriceville (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023