77642 — Port Arthur, TX Home Values
Typical home value $129,784 as of June 2026 · 23rd of 26 in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 77642, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 77642 compares in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area
ZIP code 77642 (Port Arthur, TX) has a typical home value of $129,784 as of June 2026, ranking 23rd of 26 ZIP codes tracked in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area, more expensive than about 15% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -3.6%, from $134,582 in June 2021 to $129,784 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 8.2× the annual rent ($1,319/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Beaumont.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 77642 has a population of 38,051, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 40.3% Hispanic or Latino, 37% Black or African American, 14.1% White, 7.4% Asian, 0.9% two or more races, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TAFT EL | 2500 TAFT AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX | 0.8 mi |
| GROVES PRI | 3901 CLEVELAND GROVES, GROVES, TX | 1.4 mi |
| GROVES EL | 3901 CLEVELAND AVE, GROVES, TX | 1.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77642?
$129,784 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 77642 an expensive ZIP code in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area?
77642 ranks 23rd of 26 ZIP codes in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 15% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 77642 changed over the past year?
+4.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 77642?
The typical home price is 8.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,319/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 77642?
38,051, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 77642?
TAFT EL (0.8 mi), GROVES PRI (1.4 mi), GROVES EL (1.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 77642?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.