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ZIP Code 77640
Port Arthur, TX, Jefferson County
Population
17,167
Land area
37.3sq mi
People per sq mi
461
City
Port Arthur
ZIP 77640 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 77640 at a glance
- ZIP 77640 (Port Arthur) is about 4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,973, 35% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $1,254 a month.
Local data for ZIP 77640
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 77640, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,973
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$109,600
Prices +7.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,254/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
313
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
8,377
$624M annual payroll
PPP loans
$31.14M
511 loans
Campaign donations
$26.99K
53% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 77640, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18,645
22.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 44°F
62.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 77640, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.2%
U.S. 11.1% +9.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 77640
ZIP codes near 77640
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 77642Port Arthur | 5.8 mi | 19.7 |
| 77619Groves | 5.8 mi | 5.4 |
| 77651Port Neches | 8.2 mi | 11 |
| 77655Port Arthur | 10 mi | 46.8 |
| 77627Central Gardens | 10 mi | 13.2 |
| 77611Bridge City | 12 mi | 19.4 |
| 77630Bridge City | 14 mi | 95.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 77640?
- ZIP code 77640 is in Port Arthur, TX (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 77640 in?
- ZIP code 77640 is mostly in Jefferson County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 77640?
- About 17,167 people live in the 77640 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.