| ZIP Code | 77642 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Arthur |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 409 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 29.958022 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.891921 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48245 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 31.1% ▲ 211% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,213 (6.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,597 (41.3%) |
| Some College | 2,368 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 2,758 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 2,185 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,264 (12.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,677 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $96,100 ▼ 66% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $944/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,234 |
| Vacant Units | 2,258 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,234 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,258 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 77642 is located in Port Arthur, Texas, within Jefferson County. With a population of 38,051, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.8 years. Economically, 77642 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,677 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 77642 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $96,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $944 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.0%) and renters (48.0%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 77642 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 42.4%. Residents are less-educated — 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 31.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 77642 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 77642 in Port Arthur, TX is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 38,051 residents, a median household income of $41,677, and a median home value of $96,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.