City

Port Neches, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Texas

👥13,627Population
💰$84,335Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$231,000Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic9.1%
Black0.9%
Asian2.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma132 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,382 (26.9%)
Some College866 (9.8%)
Associates1,591 (18%)
Bachelors1,299 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree2,585 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College9.8%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,335 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$231,000 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,116/mo
Total Housing Units5,964
Vacant Units776

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Port Neches, TX

Port Neches is a city in Texas, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,627 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Port Neches is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,335 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Neches is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,116 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Neches is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.94%).

Port Neches, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Port Neches
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77651 13,627 $84,335 $231,000 $1,116 5.8% 43.9% 72.2%