ZIP Code 77651
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Port Neches · Jefferson County · Texas
- Population
- 13,043
- Median income
- $81,637
- Median home value
- $253,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.1%
- Land area
- 32.1 sq mi
407/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Chicago
ZIP code 77651 in Port Neches, Texas has a population of 13,043. The median household income is $81,637, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $253,200, 9% below the US average. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 77651 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.1 square miles in Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas. The area is home to 13,043 residents, producing a population density of 407 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 77651 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 77651 sits at $81,637 (8% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,472. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $253,200 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,095 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 77651 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 77651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77651.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 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 77651, Port Neches, 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
13,043
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
407
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77651?
41.1
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
6.5%
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?
$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
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?
6,262
Total Housing Units
5,469
Occupied Units
793
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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