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 High-density area
- $81,637
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 77651 (Port Neches, TX) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.3 in 2023 to 255.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,472. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,200 (2% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,095; 70.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 77651 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$45,472
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 77651 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Port Neches, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,637 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,262housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 77642
Port Arthur (77642)
37,111 residents
- 77630
Orange (77630)
26,796 residents
- 77627
Nederland (77627)
21,454 residents
- 77640
Port Arthur (77640)
16,875 residents
- 77619
Groves (77619)
16,147 residents
- 77701 14,674
Beaumont (77701)
14,674 residents
- 77651 13,043
Port Neches (77651)
13,043 residents
- 77611 8,219
Bridge City (77611)
8,219 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77651 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 77651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 77611
Bridge City (77611)
$92,004 median income
- 77651
Port Neches (77651)
$81,637 median income
- 77627
Nederland (77627)
$78,001 median income
- 77619
Groves (77619)
$73,710 median income
- 77630
Orange (77630)
$64,373 median income
- 77640
Port Arthur (77640)
$50,973 median income
- 77701
Beaumont (77701)
$49,181 median income
- 77642
Port Arthur (77642)
$42,950 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77651, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,043 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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