77640 ZIP Code
Port Arthur, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77640 |
| City/Town: | Port Arthur |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,896 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,122 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,420 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,906 |
| Median Home Value: | $91,100 |
| Land Area: | 37.3 sq miles
96.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 32.7 sq miles
84.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.8805, -93.9412 |
Population Information (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,896 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,649 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,247 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 996 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,043 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,167 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 999 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,379 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,174 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,060 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,946 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,097 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,037 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,758 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 970 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 270 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $91,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,101 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,906 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,655 | 74.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,251 | 25.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,522 | 67.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,133 | 32.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,312 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,005 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,080 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,120 | 36.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,966 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 724 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 869 | 7.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 548 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77640 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,122 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,003 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,826 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,420 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,737 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,014 | 89.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 720 | 10.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,731 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,569 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,122 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 317 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,020 | 29.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,234 | 54.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 595 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 750 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,271 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,975 | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,369 | 19.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,577 | 15.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 746 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77640 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 705 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 505 | 7.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 679 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 562 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 971 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,316 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 686 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 709 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 327 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 195 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77640 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,128 | 85.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 649 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 45 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 6 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 56 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 18 | 0.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77640 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 896 | 14.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 480 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 35 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 714 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 481 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 18 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 250 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 536 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,512 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 523 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 70 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 438 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,186 | 78.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,089 | 47.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,924 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,682 | 21.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77640 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,360 | 65.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,817 | 42.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,375 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 429 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 41 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,326 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77640 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,573 | 85.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 75 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 84 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 273 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 326 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 235 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 152 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 177 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77640 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 106 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,399 | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,130 | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 345 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 606 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 904 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,098 | 23.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,397 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 603 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 318 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77640 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 68 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 691 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,029 | 34.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,143 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 856 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 119 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77640 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,475 | 52.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 43 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,082 | 46.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77640 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 754 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,491 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,119 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,291 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77640 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,282 | 28.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,326 | 29.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 690 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 403 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 432 | 9.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 363 | 8.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 20 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77640 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,341 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $349 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,101 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.38 |
Households (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,655 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,287 | 34.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 664 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,541 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,331 | 35.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,965 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,286 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77640 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,016 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,241 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,465 | 35.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 270 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 818 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,259 | 32.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77640 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,483 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 173 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 150 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,810 | 52.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 764 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 586 | 16.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,103 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 766 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,868 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,067 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 349 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,357 | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,361 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77640 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,291 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,465 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 885 | 60.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 563 | 38.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 176 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77640 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,896 | 88.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 137 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,000 | 1459.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,000 | 1459.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,000 | 1459.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 86.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 25.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,298 | 947.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 21.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77640 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,900 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,557 | 79.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,343 | 21.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,611 | 16.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 443 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 277 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77640 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,655 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,078 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Port Arthur, TX77640