Welcome to PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640
77640 is a rural zip code in Port Arthur, Texas. Median household income here ($22,233) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $62,200) are fairly typical for the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area.
The average family income here is $37,196/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 77640 is $27,150.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 77640 earn an average of $27,419/year. Women earn only $16,807/year.
6,394 people in 77640 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 77640? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.8 minutes.
The median age here is 41. There are 8,242 men and 8,633 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 43.
To give you a sense of the community, 12,563 people (out of the 16,875 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,580 homes, and 598 businesses every day. 203 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
77640 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Asyut, Egypt!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 4 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Port Arthur, TX
Average Home Value in 77640: $62,200
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 16,875
- White Population: 4,841
- Black Population: 10,619
- Hispanic Population: 2,197
- Asian Population: 307
- Hawaiian Population: 21
- Indian Population: 162
- Male Population: 8,242
- Female Population: 8,633
- Median Age: 41
- Median Age of Males: 40
- Median Age of Females: 43
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: West South Central
- State: Texas
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Beaumont-Port Arthur TX
- County: Jefferson
- City: Port Arthur
- Longitude: -94.0
- Latitude: 29.9
- Elevation: 5 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 409
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 6,321
- Drive alone: 4,728
- Carpool: 1,151
- Public transit: 115
- Ride bikes or walk: 203
- Average commute time: 19.8 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 192
- 5 - 9: 728
- 10 - 14: 1,153
- 15 - 19: 1,658
- 20 - 24: 889
- 25 - 29: 348
- 30 - 34: 859
- 35 - 39: 103
- 40 - 44: 46
- 45 - 59: 179
- 60 - 89: 59
- 90 plus: 107
The Economics
- Average House Value: $62,200
- Average Annual Household Income: $30,881
- Businesses: 277
- Employees: 8,161
- Annual Payroll: $525,457,000
- Average Family Income: $37,196
- Median Family Income: $22,233
- Average Income for Men: $27,419
- Average Income for Women: $16,807
The Politics
- Congressional District: 02
- Congressional District Land Area: 1936.0
- Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
- Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
- US House Representative: Ted Poe (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 245
- State FIPS Code: 48
Schools in 77640 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Dequeen El
- 740 Dequeen Blvd
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 985-4336
- Dowling El
- 6301 Pat Ave
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 736-2571
- Franklin El
- 1000 10th St
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 985-2573
- Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studi
- 326 Thomas Blvd
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 982-5400
- Washington El
- 401 W 12th St
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 983-2095
- Wheatley El
- 800 El Vista Rd
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 985-9101
- Middle Schools
- Austin Middle School
- 2441 61st St
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 736-1521
- Wilson Middle
- 1500 Lakeshore Dr
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 985-9347
- Other Schools
- Memorial 9 Th Grade Center
- 1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
- Port Arthur, TX 77640
- (409) 985-2551
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 77640 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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