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Port Neches, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77651

Jefferson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,043
407/sq mi
$81,637
Median income
$253,200
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Neches pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
407
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77651 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77651 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, home to 13,043 residents across 32.1 square miles, a density of 407 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77651 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,637 (8% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,472. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Housing costs here run $253,200 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,095 a month; 70.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 77651 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 77651

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Neches, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77651.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77651, Port Neches, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,043

Population

32.1

Area (sq mi)

407

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77651?

41.1

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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?

$81,637

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$45,472

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77651 ranks nationally

Port Neches, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,637 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,262

Total Housing Units

5,469

Occupied Units

793

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$253,200

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

1972

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77651 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 200
2021 +6.4% 213
2022 +13.0% 240
2023 -0.1% 240
2024 +6.4% 256

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 227 business establishments in ZIP 77651, employing approximately 3,592 people with a combined annual payroll of $296,127,000.

227

Businesses

3,592

Employees

$296.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 30 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 27 11.9%
Finance and insurance 25 11.0%
Retail trade 23 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 21 9.3%
Construction 19 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.8%
Manufacturing 10 4.4%
Wholesale trade 10 4.4%
Educational services 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 77651 vs 77627 →

ZIP 77651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77651 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77651 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77627 Nederland, TX 21,454 3.2 mi
77619 Groves, TX 16,147 3.4 mi
77642 Port Arthur, TX 37,111 4.0 mi
77640 Port Arthur, TX 16,875 7.2 mi
77611 Bridge City, TX 8,219 8.2 mi
77630 Orange, TX 26,796 8.1 mi
77701 Beaumont, TX 14,674 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

77705 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 40,475
77642 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 37,111
77706 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 28,258
77627 standard
Nederland, TX
Pop: 21,454
77707 standard
Beaumont, TX
Pop: 17,080
77640 standard
Port Arthur, TX
Pop: 16,875

Related Areas

Jefferson County Port Neches, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77651 in? ▼
ZIP code 77651 (Port Neches) is located in Jefferson County, Texas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77651? ▼
ZIP code 77651 in Port Neches, TX has a population of 13,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77651? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77651 is $81,637, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77651? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77651 is $253,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77651? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77651 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77651? ▼
ZIP code 77651 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 3,592 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77651? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77651 are: Other services (except public administration) (30), Accommodation and food services (27), Finance and insurance (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77651? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77651 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77651? ▼
In ZIP code 77651, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77651? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77651 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77651? ▼
In ZIP code 77651, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77651? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77651 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.