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ZIP Code 77642
Port Arthur, TX, Jefferson County
Population
38,358
Land area
19.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,945
City
Port Arthur
ZIP 77642 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 77642 at a glance
- ZIP 77642 (Port Arthur) is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,950, 45% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,700 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for ZIP 77642
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 77642, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,950
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$104,700
Prices +5.6% in a year
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
25.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
535
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,129
$489M annual payroll
PPP loans
$67.16M
1,145 loans
Campaign donations
$19.92K
48% D, 20% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 77642, 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 77642, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.8%
U.S. 11.1% +18.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 77642
ZIP codes near 77642
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 77619Groves | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| 77651Port Neches | 3.2 mi | 11 |
| 77627Central Gardens | 4.7 mi | 13.2 |
| 77640Port Arthur | 5.8 mi | 37.3 |
| 77630Bridge City | 9.3 mi | 95.8 |
| 77611Bridge City | 10 mi | 19.4 |
| 77701Beaumont | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| 77702Beaumont | 14 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 77642?
- ZIP code 77642 is in Port Arthur, TX (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 77642 in?
- ZIP code 77642 is mostly in Jefferson County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 77642?
- About 38,358 people live in the 77642 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.