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ZIP 77642

Pop. 38,358·Jefferson County·555th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,319/mo
Year-over-Year
+37.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$646
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ZIP 77642 · $1,319
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,060/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,828/yr
At $1,319/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyJefferson County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 37.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+37.5% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77642 (Port Arthur, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,358
Median income
$42,950
Median age
32.3
Renters
47%
Age distribution
30%
21.8%
25%
13.1%
Under 1830%
18–3421.8%
35–5425%
55–6410.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
15.8%
38.7%
42.4%
White15.8%
Black38.7%
Hispanic42.4%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
23.5%
35.5%
29.4%
No HS diploma23.5%
HS diploma35.5%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+11.6%
Housing tenure
53%
47%
Owner53%
Renter47%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77642 in Port Arthur, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,227 → $42,950
up 6.8%
Population
37,881 → 38,358
up 1.3%
Renter share
47.9% → 47%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
11% → 11.6%
+0.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $40,227 to $42,950 across the same window, up 6.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77642 in Port Arthur, TX adding about 477 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77642 covers Port Arthur, TX. The median rent here is $1,319/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($42,950/yr), ZIP 77642 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 37.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77642?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77642 (Port Arthur, TX) is $1,319. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77642 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77642's median rent of $1,319/mo is $646 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77642 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77642 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #555 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,319/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77642?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,319/mo in ZIP 77642. The local median household income is $42,950/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77642?

Rent in ZIP 77642 has increased 37.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77642 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77642 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,319/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($42,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77642 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77642 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47% of ZIP 77642 households are renters, while 53% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77642 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77642 compare to the rest of Port Arthur?

ZIP 77642 is more affordable than Port Arthur overall. At $1,319/mo, it's $9 below the Port Arthur citywide median of $1,328/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77642 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77642 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,319/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 77642's median household income ($42,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77642 37%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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