ZIP Code 77643 in Port Arthur, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Port Arthur, Texas
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:44:43 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:409
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.8993, -93.9296
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77643 - Port Arthur, TX

ZIP Code 77643, Port Arthur

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJefferson County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points68 (16 businesses)
PO Boxes52
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 77640
Key Facts
  • This facility maintains 52 PO Boxes for Port Arthur residents and businesses who prefer box delivery over street service.
  • 16 businesses use this ZIP code as their mailing address, likely for dedicated commercial mail handling.
  • The facility is geographically contained within ZIP 77640, which provides street delivery to the surrounding area.
  • Lakeshore Drive is the single street associated with this postal area, with 282 unit-based delivery records.
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code, but customers have access to street delivery through neighboring ZIP codes in Port Arthur.

Postal Services Overview

ZIP code 77643 in Port Arthur, Texas, operates as a PO Box facility serving 52 boxes. The facility sits within Jefferson County and provides an alternative mailing address for residents and businesses in the Port Arthur area who prefer private box delivery over street service.

Delivery Options

While the ZIP itself contains only PO Boxes, customers in this area aren't limited to box delivery. Street addresses in the surrounding Port Arthur region receive carrier delivery through the main 77640 ZIP code, which encompasses this location. The 16 businesses using this facility appreciate the convenience of a dedicated box address, while residential customers have chosen this option for mail security or package acceptance. The single street route serving Lakeshore Drive handles 282 delivery records with unit-based addressing, showing the facility supports both individual boxes and street delivery in the broader service area.

Street Name Patterns

Waterfront Themed

The single street name, Lakeshore Drive, suggests proximity to water features in the Port Arthur area, possibly near Lake Sabine or coastal waterways.

Nearby Areas

South Park Pear Orchard Tyreell Park Charlton Pollard Heart of the City

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 77643 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 158 people with an annual payroll of $12,240,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,658Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,457,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$12,240,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:158Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 77643 is located in Jefferson County, Texas, within the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13140) and Texas's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 388,745 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77643. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Beaumont-Port Arthur, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:13140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:388,745Source: Census
MSA:Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


77650 | | 77642

Schools in ZIP Code 77643


We could not locate which school district 77643 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Dequeen El 740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
District: Port Arthur Independent School DistrictNearby
Bob Hope School 2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
District: UnknownNearby
Lakeview El 3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
District: Port Arthur Independent School DistrictNearby
Houston El 3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
District: Port Arthur Independent School DistrictNearby
Tyrrell El 4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
District: Port Arthur Independent School DistrictNearby
The School Of Montessori 1503 S 16th St
Nederland, TX 77627
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anthony Cathedral Basilica School 850 Forsythe St
Beaumont, TX 77701
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anne Catholic School 375 N 11th St
Beaumont, TX 77702
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 77643


Lamar State College-Port Arthur 1500 Proctor St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Type: Post Secondary
Lamar University 4400 Mlk Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77705
Type: Post Secondary
Lamar Institute Of Technology 855 E Lavaca
Beaumont, TX 77705
Type: Post Secondary
Barbers Trade School 665 Orleans Street
Beaumont, TX 77701-3308
Type: Post Secondary
Pathway Vocational Academy 3141 College, Suite A10
Beaumont, TX 77701-4650
Type: Post Secondary
Lamar State College-Orange 410 Front St
Orange, TX 77630
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov