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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 77642 has 39,017 residents and 14,257 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 33.6 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.2%) and Black or African American (31.3%, much higher than the state average of 12.2% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	39,017Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	38,051Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	41,687Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,978.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$41,677Source: Census ACS

Households:	14,257Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$96,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.71Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.38Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	37,688	37,560	37,724	38,314	38,471	39,252	38,845	39,142	39,202	37,902	37,881	38,720	38,051
Decennial Census	37,111	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	39,017	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.6

Male Median Age: 32.2

Female Median Age: 34.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,601	1,644	1,525	1,499	1,341	1,482	1,300	1,261	1,154	1,027	1,115	1,159	1,130	883	588	339	189	162
Female	1,491	1,487	1,477	1,326	1,398	1,416	1,315	1,238	1,255	1,122	1,106	1,231	1,142	909	687	413	284	321
Total	3,092	3,131	3,002	2,825	2,739	2,898	2,615	2,499	2,409	2,149	2,221	2,390	2,272	1,792	1,275	752	473	483

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,128	17.79%
Black:	12,200	23.77%
Hispanic:*	17,640	34.37%
Asian:	2,824	5.50%
American Indian:	423	0.82%
Hawaiian:	21	0.04%
Other:	9,083	17.70%
Total:	51,319	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	19,399	49.72%	32.2 years
Females:	19,618	50.28%	34.7 years
Total:	39,017	100%	33.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	27,893	73.30%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	580	1.52%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,395	8.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6,183	25.17%
Total Population:	38,051	100%
Total Native Population:	28,473	74.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:	9,578	25.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $41,677, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,836 (26.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,931. Family households earn a median of $50,732 versus $27,522 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,210). By gender, male median income is $59,805 and female is $40,033, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $19,772 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$32,841	$34,689	$32,039	$32,407	$33,586	$32,313	$32,266	$34,736	$35,746	$36,017	$40,227	$42,076	$41,677
Median Family Income	$37,029	$41,004	$37,307	$37,736	$41,684	$40,916	$38,900	$40,665	$43,348	$43,213	$47,697	$51,390	$50,732
Median NonFamily Income	$23,492	$22,690	$21,358	$22,825	$22,574	$22,388	$21,751	$23,280	$24,205	$23,783	$25,000	$25,885	$27,522
Median Male Income	$39,916	$41,317	$39,027	$39,192	$38,098	$39,400	$37,610	$38,705	$40,151	$45,999	$49,608	$57,067	$59,805
Median Female Income	$29,751	$27,582	$30,085	$28,347	$26,600	$26,624	$29,012	$28,187	$28,440	$34,010	$37,032	$38,601	$40,033

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,546	49.32%
Unemployed:	986	3.59%
Not In Labor Force:	12,934	47.09%
Total:	27,466	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,829	20.88%
Service:	3,415	25.21%
Sales and Office:	2,357	17.40%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,385	17.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,560	18.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,546	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $96,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $33,500 (53.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,300. The median gross rent is $944, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $304 (47.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $145. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.02% (27.08% with a mortgage, 72.92% free-and-clear) and renters 47.98% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.91%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$62,600	$68,400	$69,400	$68,300	$65,700	$64,400	$64,000	$64,200	$65,800	$69,300	$82,500	$90,800	$96,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,593	23.76%
$500 to $999:	1,841	27.46%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,315	34.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:	407	6.07%
$2,000 to $2,499:	61	0.91%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	42	0.63%
No Rent:	446	6.65%
Total:	6,705	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$640	$645	$635	$684	$700	$695	$713	$757	$799	$779	$815	$885	$944

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,969	14.09%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,302	37.94%
Renter Occupied:	6,705	47.98%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	13,976	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	13,976	86.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,258	13.91%
Total Housing Units:	16,234	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	10,084	62.12%
Multi-Family Units:	5,983	36.85%
Other Units:	167	1.03%
Total Housing Units:	16,234	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 10.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 73.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 32.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 32.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 41.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 30.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 4.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.96%). College enrollment is 10.68%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	3,288	14.46%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,678	11.77%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,168	35.91%
Some college, no degree:	4,030	17.72%
Associate's degree:	2,185	9.61%
Bachelor's degree:	1,653	7.27%
Graduate or professional degree:	742	3.26%
Total:	22,744	100%
High school or higher:	16,778	73.77%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,395	10.53%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	12,262	30.76%
Public Insurance:	15,421	38.68%
No Insurance:	12,185	30.56%
Total:	39,868	100%
Has Health Insurance:	27,683	69.44%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	26.0%	24.1%	27.3%	28.4%	25.1%	26.5%	28.6%	25.7%	25.2%	25.2%	24.8%	27.1%	30.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	592	5.80%
Kindergarten:	687	6.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,201	50.96%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,636	25.83%
College or graduate school:	1,090	10.68%
Total:	10,206	100%
Early Childhood:	1,279	12.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,524	83.52%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Port Arthur, Texas
County:	Jefferson County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:53:31 PM
Population:	39,017 [See All]
Area Code:	409
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.9122, -93.9164
Land Area:	19.723 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/77642/zip-code-77642.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,383Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	932Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	16,279Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	9,479Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,315Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	535Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$127,280,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$488,508,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	10,129Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Beaumont-Port Arthur, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	13140Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	396,058Source: Census
MSA:	Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	19.723 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.808 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	14Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	2441.39 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4858820Source: Census
Place Name:	Port Arthur city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 77642 in Port Arthur, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 77642

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77642

Sources & References