ZIP code 77642
Where is ZIP code 77642?
Port Arthur, Texas
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77642 belongs to Port Arthur, Texas in Jefferson County. 77642 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 409. About 38,358 people live in the 77642 area, where the median household income is $42,950. The closest ZIP codes are 77619 (Groves, 1.8 mi northeast), 77640 (Port Arthur, 4.1 mi southwest) and 77651 (Port Neches, 4.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 77642 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Port Arthur |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 409 |
| Coordinates | 29.9212, -93.927 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 776 |
Population and income in 77642
| Population | 38,358 · higher than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,945 · higher than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.3 years · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $42,950 · lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,940 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $104,700 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $948 a month |
| Housing units | 16,446 |
| Households | 14,306 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 47% |
| Land area | 19.72 sq mi (plus 1.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77642. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77642
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77619 | Groves, TX | 1.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 77640 | Port Arthur, TX | 4.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 77651 | Port Neches, TX | 4.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 77643 | Port Arthur, TX | 4.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77627 | Nederland, TX | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 77611 | Bridge City, TX | 8.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 77639 | Orangefield, TX | 10.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77630 | Orange, TX | 11 mi N | Standard |
| 77655 | Sabine Pass, TX | 13.1 mi S | Standard |
| 77641 | Port Arthur, TX | 13.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77705 | Beaumont, TX | 13.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 77701 | Beaumont, TX | 14.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77642 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77642
123 MAIN ST
PORT ARTHUR TX 77642
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77642-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77642?
- 77642 is a Port Arthur, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 77642 in?
- ZIP code 77642 is in Jefferson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77642 in?
- 77642 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77642?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77642 use area code 409.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77642?
- About 38,358 people live in ZIP code 77642, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77642?
- The median household income in 77642 is $42,950 a year, lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77642?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77642 are 77619 (Groves, 1.8 miles), 77640 (Port Arthur, 4.1 miles), 77651 (Port Neches, 4.4 miles) and 77643 (Port Arthur, 4.5 miles).