Official Zip Code Name | Port Arthur |
Zip Code State | Texas |
Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
Primary County: | Jefferson |
Area Code | 409 |
Alternate Zip Code Names | PORT ACRES |
Unacceptable Zip Code Names | GRIFFING GRIFFING PARK LAKEVIEW PEAR RIDGE PT ACRES SABINE WEST PORT ARTHUR |
Current Population: | 16875 |
Racial Majority: | African American 58.16% |
Public School Racial Majority: | Black 68.3% |
Unemployment Rate: | 6.1% |
Median Household Income | $27064 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income | $42030 |
School Test Performance: | Below Average |
Average Commute Time | 19.6 Minutes |
Time Zone: | Central Standard Time |
Elevation Range | 0 - 13 ft. |
Area | 375 Sqm. |
Coordinates(Y,X) | 29.76002500, -94.08350400 |
The current unemployment level in 77640 is 6.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 7.6% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 77640 decreased to 16875 from 20008 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 77640 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 77640 public schools is Black. 86.8% of students in 77640 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
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White | 3974 | 24.67% | 3820 | +4% |
Black Or African American | 9369 | 58.16% | 10382 | -10% |
Hispanic | 2220 | 13.78% | 2197 | +1% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 54 | 0.34% | 39 | +38% |
Asian | 387 | 2.4% | 267 | +45% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% | 8 | -38% |
Other Race | 5 | 0.04% | 5 | +40% |
Two Or More Races | 157 | 0.58% | 157 | -41% |
White | 3.3% |
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Black Or African American | 68.3% |
Hispanic | 26.1% |
Asian | 0.6% |
Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.3% |
Two or More Races | 0.3% |
2010 | 2000 | |
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Total Population | 16875 | 20008 |
Male Population | 48.80% | |
Female Population | 51.20% | |
Total Households | 6787 |
Test Score Performance | Below Average |
Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 86.8% |
Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
Median Household Income | $27064 |
Income Under $50K Per Year | 71.50% |
Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 21.50% |
Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.00% |
77640 US Congressional District | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
Texas District 14 | Randy Weber | Republican |
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Port Arthur, TX |
Zip Code 77640 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avg Min Temp (°F) | 43 | 45 | 52 | 58 | 66 | 72 | 74 | 73 | 69 | 59 | 51 | 44 | 59 |
Avg Max Temp (°F) | 61 | 65 | 72 | 78 | 84 | 89 | 92 | 92 | 88 | 80 | 71 | 64 | 78 |
Avg Precip (In.) | 5.62 | 3.39 | 3.77 | 3.78 | 5.73 | 6.37 | 5.26 | 4.82 | 5.99 | 4.67 | 4.81 | 5.05 | 59.26 |