77642 ZIP Code — Port Arthur, TX

Jefferson County, Texas

ZIP code 77642 is located in Port Arthur, Texas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 19.72 square miles and serves a population of 38,720 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77642

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $42,076. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 77642 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

38,720

population

19.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Arthur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77619 Groves (2.6 mi) 77651 Port Neches (5 mi) 77611 Bridge City (7 mi) 77627 Nederland (7.4 mi) 77630 Orange (10.4 mi) 77640 Port Arthur (15.2 mi) 77705 Beaumont (16 mi) 77701 Beaumont (16.5 mi) 77655 Sabine Pass (16.9 mi) 77702 Beaumont (17.5 mi) 77703 Beaumont (18.4 mi) 77707 Beaumont (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	38,720
Population density	1,963 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	245

Geography
Land area	19.72 sq mi
Water area	1.81 sq mi
Latitude	29.9122
Longitude	-93.9164
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

38,720

Population

1,963

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$42,076

Median household income

$22,194

Per capita income

$90,800

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

51.5%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

9,316

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,636

Under 5

1,824

1,501

5–9

1,674

1,491

10–14

1,663

1,510

15–19

1,684

1,258

20–24

1,403

2,413

25–34

2,691

2,101

35–44

2,343

2,346

45–54

2,615

1,106

55–59

1,233

934

60–64

1,042

1,143

65–74

1,275

622

75–84

693

245

85+

274

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11,890	30.7%
18 and over	26,830	69.3%
65 and over	4,252	11.0%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 30.5%

White 25.4%

Hispanic or Latino 17.9%

Two or more races 13.1%

Asian 6%

Other race 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	14,397	30.5%
White	11,966	25.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8,466	17.9%
Two or more races	6,160	13.1%
Asian	2,849	6%
Other race	2,817	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	439	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	92	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$42,076

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,800
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	51.5%
Renter occupied	48.5%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	60.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	61.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,018	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	622	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,684	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	5,225	38.6%
Households with children under 18	5,301	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,926	21.6%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	40.7%
Married	44.5%	36.7%
Separated	3.4%	3.7%
Widowed	3.5%	7.0%
Divorced	8.5%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	424	4.1%
Kindergarten	826	8.1%
Elementary school	5,271	51.4%
High school	2,550	24.9%
College / grad school	1,177	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.4%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 9.2%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	37.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	40.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,133	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.9%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	31.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	35,260	91.1%
Spanish	6,827	19.4%
Other Indo-European	5,721	16.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	116	0.3%
Other languages	990	2.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,267	75.6%
Born in same state	28,588	73.8%
Born in different state	23,467	60.6%
Foreign born	679	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	9,453	24.4%
Not a US citizen	3,197	33.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	846	2.2%
Arab	545	1.4%
French	495	1.3%
German	163	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	0.1%
English	37	0.1%
Dutch	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77642

What city is ZIP code 77642 in?

ZIP code 77642 is primarily assigned to Port Arthur, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77642 in?

ZIP code 77642 falls within Jefferson County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 77642 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 77642 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77642?

29% of residents in ZIP code 77642 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77642?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77642?

The median home value in ZIP code 77642 is $90,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 77642 in?

ZIP code 77642 observes the CST timezone.