ZIP Code 77642 Demographics

Jefferson County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 77642 compared to county averages.

Total Population

38,720

↓ 84.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$42,076

↓ 26.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$90,800

↓ 40.1% vs county

Median Age

30.9 yrs

↑ 16.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.8%

↓ +27.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 77642 compares to Jefferson County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 77642 $42k Jefferson $57k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 77642 $91k Jefferson $152k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

51.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$885

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 77642 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$90,800
Down Payment (20%)$18,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$576P&I: $459 | Tax: $91 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$885
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $309/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 77642, sorted by distance.

77619 0.6 mi away jefferson county 77651 4.0 mi away jefferson county 77627 6.5 mi away jefferson county 77701 14.7 mi away jefferson county 77705 14.9 mi away jefferson county 77702 16.3 mi away jefferson county 77707 17.5 mi away jefferson county 77662 17.6 mi away orange county

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is located in Texas and has a total population of 254,942. The county's median household income is $57,294 and median home value is $151,500. ZIP code 77642 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Jefferson County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.