77642 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642

77642 is a rural zip code in Port Arthur, Texas. Median household income here ($29,146) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $62,600) are fairly typical for the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area.

The average family income here is $44,910/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 77642 is $34,323.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 77642 earn an average of $32,149/year. Women earn only $19,975/year.

12,477 people in 77642 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 77642? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.5 minutes.

The median age here is 33. There are 18,260 men and 18,851 women. The median age for men is 32 while for women the median age is 34.

To give you a sense of the community, 18,682 people (out of the 37,111 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,894 homes, and 971 businesses every day. 191 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

77642 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Cairo, Egypt!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 9 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 37,111
  • White Population: 15,320
  • Black Population: 12,155
  • Hispanic Population: 13,763
  • Asian Population: 3,156
  • Hawaiian Population: 40
  • Indian Population: 496
  • Male Population: 18,260
  • Female Population: 18,851
  • Median Age: 33
  • Median Age of Males: 32
  • Median Age of Females: 34
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Texas
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Beaumont-Port Arthur TX
  • County: Jefferson
  • City: Port Arthur
  • Longitude: -93.9
  • Latitude: 29.9
  • Elevation: 10 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 409
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 12,283
  • Drive alone: 9,485
  • Carpool: 2,292
  • Public transit: 52
  • Ride bikes or walk: 191

  • Average commute time: 19.5 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 454
  •    5 - 9: 1,741
  •    10 - 14: 2,836
  •    15 - 19: 2,353
  •    20 - 24: 1,847
  •    25 - 29: 528
  •    30 - 34: 1,597
  •    35 - 39: 117
  •    40 - 44: 85
  •    45 - 59: 356
  •    60 - 89: 141
  •    90 plus: 228
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $62,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $32,841
  • Businesses: 569
  • Employees: 8,603
  • Annual Payroll: $299,221,000
  • Average Family Income: $44,910
  • Median Family Income: $29,146
  • Average Income for Men: $32,149
  • Average Income for Women: $19,975
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 245
  • State FIPS Code: 48

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Schools in 77642 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Houston El
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 985-5525
Lee El
3939 Delaware Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3258
Taft El
2500 Taft Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Travis El
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 985-2891
Tyrrell El
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-7373
Middle Schools
Edison Middle
3501 12th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 985-4311
High Schools
Memorial High School
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Stilwell Tech Ctr
4801 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3286
Other Schools
Hughen Sch
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-6659

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 77642 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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