ZIP Code 77642

Located in Port Arthur, TX (Jefferson County)

ZIP Code 77642 (Port Arthur, TX): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 38,358 residents (751 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $115,058
  • Average Household Income: $42,950

ZIP code 77642 primarily serves Port Arthur, TX in Jefferson County. An estimated 38,358 people live within this area, with about 751 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 77642, the average price is around $115,058. That makes local housing 55% lower than the Texas average of $257,439, and 63% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 77642 earns about $42,950 a year. This income is 43% lower than the average family in Texas ($75,691), and 45% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 38,358
Median Household Income $42,950
Median Home Value $115,058
Median Age 32.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$26,196
Labor Force Participation54.1%
Unemployment Rate7.8%
Average Commute Time25.0 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate53.0%
Median Rent$948
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)50.7%
Total Housing Units14,306

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityPort Arthur
CountyJefferson
County FIPS48245
Metro Area (CBSA)Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Population Density750.9/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)29.9392, -93.9161
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.39
Dual Income Families32.3%

Marital Status

Married40.9%
Never Married40.0%
Divorced13.9%
Widowed5.2%

Gender

Male49.8%
Female50.2%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)32.3%
Poverty Rate31.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans4.7%
Disabled Population14.0%
Limited English Proficiency11.9%

All ZIP Codes in Port Arthur

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
77642 Current 38,358 $42,950 $115,058
77640 17,167 $50,973 $124,001
77641 - - -
77643 - - -

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