77642 ZIP Code
Port Arthur, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 77642 |
| City/Town: | Port Arthur |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,720 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,076 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,467 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,891 |
| Median Home Value: | $90,800 |
| Land Area: | 19.7 sq miles
51.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9580, -93.8919 |
Population Information (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,720 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,314 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,406 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,460 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,175 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,154 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,194 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,661 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,104 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,444 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,961 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,339 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,976 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,418 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,315 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 519 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $90,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $885 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,891 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,549 | 85.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,342 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,974 | 51.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,575 | 48.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,076 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,157 | 13.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,654 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,180 | 35.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,609 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,970 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,772 | 7.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 734 | 3.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (77642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,076 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,981 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,390 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,467 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,167 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,105 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,035 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,983 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,789 | 83.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,735 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 575 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,966 | 30.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,397 | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 439 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,849 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 92 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,817 | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,160 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,466 | 21.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,606 | 40.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 12,721 | 32.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 474 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 350 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,061 | 5.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (77642 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,850 | 13.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,083 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,662 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,169 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,758 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,368 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,302 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,358 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 501 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 498 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (77642 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,445 | 88.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 893 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 101 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 156 | 1.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (77642 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 223 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,740 | 19.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,527 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 378 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,723 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 411 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 79 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 182 | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,291 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,620 | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,415 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 809 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 707 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.5% | 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 (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,101 | 67.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,318 | 34.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,985 | 38.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 12,052 | 31.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (77642 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,568 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,461 | 25.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,796 | 13.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 907 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 127 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,707 | 27.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (77642 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,572 | 60.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 305 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 409 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 944 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,063 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,602 | 10.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 871 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 125 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (77642 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,203 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,769 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,345 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,878 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,313 | 20.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,778 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,085 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 814 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 656 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (77642 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 329 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,228 | 14.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,625 | 35.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,059 | 38.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,306 | 8.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 344 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (77642 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,845 | 35.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 79 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,300 | 61.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 279 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (77642 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,459 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,330 | 39.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,564 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,196 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (77642 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,717 | 24.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,276 | 32.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,057 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 760 | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 733 | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 290 | 4.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 57 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (77642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,349 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $451 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $885 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,549 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,018 | 37.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,484 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,684 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,225 | 38.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,301 | 39.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,926 | 21.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.54 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (77642 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,570 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,441 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,041 | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 480 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,150 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,246 | 46.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (77642 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,248 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 424 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 826 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,271 | 51.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,550 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,177 | 11.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,803 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,133 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,153 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,246 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 371 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,062 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,813 | 34.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (77642 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,703 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,351 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,376 | 70.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 636 | 19.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 287 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 339 | 10.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (77642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,267 | 75.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 679 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,453 | 1392.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,453 | 1392.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,453 | 1392.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 7.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 19 | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 92 | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,405 | 1090.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (77642 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,260 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,503 | 58.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,757 | 41.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,469 | 35.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 413 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,869 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (77642 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,549 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,652 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Port Arthur, TX77642