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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77640

Jefferson County · Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Typical home value

$126,788[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.5%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-55.4%
vs metro
-32.9%
vs state
-51.6%
ZIP 77640 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77640 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 77640 is worth $126,788 — 32.9% below the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,676[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
17,167[3]
Median household income
$50,973[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jefferson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-708[5]
Moved in
4,681
Moved out
5,389

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
2
  • LINCOLN MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · PORT ARTHUR ISD

    626 students

  • WASHINGTON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · PORT ARTHUR ISD

    259 students

  • DEQUEEN EL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · PORT ARTHUR ISD

    220 students

  • PORT ARTHUR ALTERNATIVE CENTER

    High · Grades 6–12 · PORT ARTHUR ISD

    78 students

  • TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES

    High · Grades 9–12 · TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL

    58 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$641
Loan principal$101,430
Down payment$25,358
Total interest paid$129,369

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$886
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
56th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77640?
The typical home in 77640 is worth $126,788, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77640?
Home values in 77640 are down 0.5% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 77640?
The effective property tax rate in 77640 is 1.3% — roughly $1,676 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77640?
ZIP code 77640 has a population of 17,167 and a median household income of $50,973.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Port Arthur, TX

    Typical home
    $129,838
    Gross yield
    11.9%
  • Beaumont, TX

    Typical home
    $141,103
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Beaumont, TX

    Typical home
    $108,132
    Gross yield
    11.3%
  • Orange, TX

    Typical home
    $147,584
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Beaumont, TX

    Typical home
    $149,728
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • TX

    Typical home
    $162,979
    Gross yield

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