The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77643 sells for about $259,950, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 77643 — Port Arthur
The housing market in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area remains balanced with moderate price growth and inventory levels. Demand is driven by the stable industrial sector, though affordability remains a key factor for local buyers. Figures reflect regional MSA data as specific ZIP-level closed sales metrics are not independently published.
This area is well-suited for industrial workers and families seeking proximity to the Beaumont-Port Arthur employment core at a moderate price point.
Median prices moved up 20.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 13.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77643, Jefferson County TX
The area is subject to coastal flood risks and hurricane-related wind exposure typical of the Gulf Coast region.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical and energy sectors within the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute via highway corridors toward the industrial and commercial hubs of Beaumont and Port Arthur.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Neches River and coastal waterways for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from the local industrial workforce, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical industry, oil refining, and port-related logistics in the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA.
The area is served by major regional highway corridors connecting to the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan infrastructure.
The Jefferson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and potential special utility or drainage district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by high wind and flood risk profiles common to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Jumping World4.117.6 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.617.7 mi
- Smith Lake Waterpark4.619.7 mi
- Doggett Ford Park4.417.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.217.9 mi
- Dylan's on 9th4.26.5 mi
- Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center4.414.6 mi
- Crazy Cajun Beaumont4.119.8 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.68.8 mi
- Walter Umphrey Park4.57.6 mi
- Doornbos Heritage Park4.67.1 mi
- B&B Port Arthur Central Mall 103.96.4 mi
- Max Bowl - Port Arthur4.36.4 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.617.7 mi
- Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum4.714.3 mi
- Jason's Deli4.518.3 mi
- Museum of the Gulf Coast4.80.3 mi
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum4.918.5 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.68.8 mi
- Walter Umphrey Park4.57.6 mi
- Doornbos Heritage Park4.67.1 mi
- Pleasure Island RV Park4.40.6 mi
- Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site4.510.1 mi
- Beaumont RV & Marina4.418.4 mi
- Babe Zaharias Golf Course3.95.7 mi
- Central Mall3.96.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.26.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.26.4 mi
- JCPenney46.3 mi
- Marie's Seafood4.52.3 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.97.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional access for boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.