ZIP Code 77642
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Port Arthur · Jefferson County · Texas
- Population
- 37,111
- Median income
- $42,950
- Median home value
- $104,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.6%
- Land area
- 51.0 sq mi
728/sq mi
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 62% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.3
Chicago
ZIP code 77642 in Port Arthur, Texas has a population of 37,111. The median household income is $42,950, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $104,700, 62% below the US average. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.0 square miles in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The area is home to 37,111 residents, producing a population density of 728 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 77642 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77642 sits at $42,950 (43% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,940. The poverty rate stands at 31.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $104,700 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 53.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 77642 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 77642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77642.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
44 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77642, Port Arthur, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
37,111
Population
51.0
Area (sq mi)
728
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77642?
32.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
23.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$42,950
Median Household Income
-43% vs state
$24,940
Per Capita Income
31.8%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
16,446
Total Housing Units
14,306
Occupied Units
2,140
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,700
Median Home Value
-58% vs state
$948
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 77642 have decreased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 169 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 200 |
| 2022 | +2.3% | 205 |
| 2023 | +17.0% | 240 |
| 2024 | -6.8% | 224 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 535 business establishments in ZIP 77642, employing approximately 10,129 people with a combined annual payroll of $488,508,000.
535
Businesses
10,129
Employees
$488.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 102 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 85 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 33 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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