The U.S. ZIP Code 77642 is associated with Port Arthur, TX in Jefferson County. About 14.8% of residents in ZIP Code 77642 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.4 years. In this Texas region, an estimated 11.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $19,114. Approximately 25% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $35,746. The current population estimate for this region is 39,202.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77642 is $35,746, while the region's mean household income is $51,415. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,114. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77642 of $19,114 is approximately 38.89% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 25.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately165.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 77642 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.8% of 77642 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77642 are younger than average. The median age of 32.4 years in ZIP Code 77642 is approximately 14.96% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 77642 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 77642 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77642 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 70.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 77642 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 70.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 77642, 70.0% of the population graduated high school, while 11.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 16.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.7% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 16.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77642, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 43.1% of 77642 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77642 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (58.0%), followed by Black or African American (29.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Black or African American | 29.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 77642, 49.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 41.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jefferson County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 49.2% |
| Spanish | 41.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 7.8% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77642, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jefferson County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77642 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77642 | 8.98¢/kWh | 6.8¢/kWh | 4.8¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 77642 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.31 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.61 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.28 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.41 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.8 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.22 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.1 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77642, 55.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.5 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77642 work in construction, while an estimated 17.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 77642 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.6% |
| Construction | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 13.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |