ZIP code 77640
Where is ZIP code 77640?
Port Arthur, Texas
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77640 belongs to Port Arthur, Texas in Jefferson County. 77640 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 codes 337 and 409. About 17,167 people live in the 77640 area, where the median household income is $50,973. The closest ZIP codes are 77642 (Port Arthur, 4.1 mi northeast), 77619 (Groves, 5.9 mi northeast) and 77627 (Nederland, 7.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 77640 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Port Arthur |
| Also accepted | Port Acres |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 337, 409 |
| Coordinates | 29.8709, -93.9643 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 776 |
Population and income in 77640
| Population | 17,167 · higher than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 460 · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.2 years · higher than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $50,973 · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,587 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $109,600 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,254 a month |
| Housing units | 9,003 |
| Households | 7,175 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 37.29 sq mi (plus 32.66 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77640. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77640
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77642 | Port Arthur, TX | 4.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 77619 | Groves, TX | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 77627 | Nederland, TX | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 77651 | Port Neches, TX | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 77643 | Port Arthur, TX | 8.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77641 | Port Arthur, TX | 10 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77655 | Sabine Pass, TX | 10.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 77611 | Bridge City, TX | 12.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 77705 | Beaumont, TX | 13.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 77639 | Orangefield, TX | 14.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77630 | Orange, TX | 15 mi NE | Standard |
| 77701 | Beaumont, TX | 16 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77640 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77640
123 MAIN ST
PORT ARTHUR TX 77640
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PORT ACRES as the city name for 77640. Avoid Griffing, Griffing Park, Pear Ridge, Pt Acres and Sabine and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77640-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77640?
- 77640 is a Port Arthur, Texas ZIP code. Port Acres is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 77640 in?
- ZIP code 77640 is in Jefferson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77640 in?
- 77640 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77640?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77640 use area codes 337 and 409.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77640?
- About 17,167 people live in ZIP code 77640, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77640?
- The median household income in 77640 is $50,973 a year, lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77640?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77640 are 77642 (Port Arthur, 4.1 miles), 77619 (Groves, 5.9 miles), 77627 (Nederland, 7.3 miles) and 77651 (Port Neches, 7.3 miles).