77651 ZIP Code — Port Neches, TX

Jefferson County, Texas

ZIP code 77651 is located in Port Neches, Texas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 10.99 square miles and serves a population of 13,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 77651

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,086) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 77651 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,635

population

10.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Neches	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

77619 Groves (2.5 mi) 77627 Nederland (3.8 mi) 77642 Port Arthur (5 mi) 77630 Orange (6.7 mi) 77611 Bridge City (7.8 mi) 77701 Beaumont (12.1 mi) 77702 Beaumont (13.4 mi) 77662 Vidor (13.9 mi) 77703 Beaumont (14 mi) 77707 Beaumont (15.1 mi) 77705 Beaumont (15.2 mi) 77706 Beaumont (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,635
Population density	1,241 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	245

Geography
Land area	10.99 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	29.9815
Longitude	-93.9398
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	30.5%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	12.6%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,635

Population

1,241

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$85,086

Median household income

$44,238

Per capita income

$223,500

Median home value

$1,038

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

4,433

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

502

Under 5

518

379

5–9

390

497

10–14

511

381

15–19

393

402

20–24

415

734

25–34

755

1,246

35–44

1,284

636

45–54

656

423

55–59

436

469

60–64

482

602

65–74

619

329

75–84

338

117

85+

121

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,373	24.7%
18 and over	10,262	75.3%
65 and over	2,126	15.6%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Asian 3%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	11,948	83.4%
Two or more races	1,008	7%
Hispanic or Latino	699	4.9%
Asian	427	3%
Other race	132	0.9%
Black or African American	120	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	49.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	28.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	12.6%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 17.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	17.9%
Median income	$85,086

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 39.0%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,500
Median rent / month	$1,038
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	23.8%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.1%
Electricity	36.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,879	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	526	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	712	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	819	16.6%
Households with children under 18	1,690	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,477	29.9%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	22.1%
Married	57.1%	53.3%
Separated	1.1%	6.8%
Widowed	1.4%	9.3%
Divorced	10.5%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	1.9%
Kindergarten	116	3.6%
Elementary school	1,453	44.6%
High school	778	23.9%
College / grad school	849	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Professional & management 10.6%

Construction 10.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Public administration 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 7.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	814	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,615	92.5%
Spanish	148	1.2%
Other Indo-European	117	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,020	95.5%
Born in same state	12,830	94.1%
Born in different state	10,807	79.3%
Foreign born	190	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	615	4.5%
Not a US citizen	222	36.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,857	13.6%
French	1,571	11.5%
Arab	734	5.4%
German	203	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	119	0.9%
Irish	13	0.1%
Polish	11	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77651

What city is ZIP code 77651 in?

ZIP code 77651 is primarily assigned to Port Neches, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77651 in?

ZIP code 77651 falls within Jefferson County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 77651?

ZIP code 77651 has an estimated population of 13,635 residents, with a density of 1,241 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77651?

The median home value in ZIP code 77651 is $223,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 77651?

The median household income in ZIP code 77651 is $85,086, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 77651 in?

ZIP code 77651 observes the CST timezone.