The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77651 sells for about $164,000, or $129 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,311 a month.
ZIP 77651 — Port Neches
The housing market in 77651 is currently a seller-favored environment with limited inventory and stable price growth. Demand remains supported by the local industrial sector, though high insurance costs and regional hazard risks remain key factors for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers in the industrial sector seeking affordable housing within the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77651, Jefferson County TX
The area faces significant wind and flood risks typical of the Gulf Coast region, impacting property insurance availability and premiums.
The local economy is anchored by the petrochemical and industrial sectors of the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA, with ongoing infrastructure maintenance and industrial development.
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 by car to employment hubs in Port Arthur and Beaumont via regional highway corridors.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Neches River for outdoor recreation, with basic retail and dining options available within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and stable vacancy rates, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and limited short-term activity.
The economy is heavily reliant on the petrochemical, refining, and shipping industries that define the Beaumont-Port Arthur industrial corridor.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with regional connectivity provided by state highways and proximity to major industrial shipping channels.
Development is primarily focused on industrial expansion and maintenance of existing residential infrastructure.
The Jefferson County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county, following state-mandated appraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including local school districts, drainage districts, and emergency service districts.
Property insurance markets are tight due to high exposure to hurricane and flood risks, leading to elevated premiums for homeowners.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Jumping World4.111.9 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.611.2 mi
- Colorado Canyon4.516.2 mi
- Smith Lake Waterpark4.612.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.116.1 mi
- Doggett Ford Park4.413.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.212.4 mi
- Crazy Cajun Beaumont4.113.5 mi
- Dylan's on 9th4.22.1 mi
- 5 Under Golf Center4.313.8 mi
- Cinemark Beaumont 15 and XD4.412.6 mi
- Main Event Beaumont4.312.7 mi
- Tyrrell Park4.611.8 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.61.6 mi
- Claiborne West Park4.611.3 mi
- Beaumont Children's Museum4.611.2 mi
- Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum4.78.4 mi
- Jason's Deli4.512.4 mi
- Museum of the Gulf Coast4.87 mi
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum4.912.3 mi
- Tyrrell Park4.611.8 mi
- Port Neches Riverfront Park4.61.6 mi
- Claiborne West Park4.611.3 mi
- Doornbos Heritage Park4.62.1 mi
- Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk4.811.3 mi
- Beaumont RV & Marina4.411.8 mi
- Babe Zaharias Golf Course3.92.3 mi
- Central Mall3.92.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.23 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.22.6 mi
- JCPenney42.7 mi
- Marie's Seafood4.55.1 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.93.9 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.