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ZIP 77642 — Business Opportunities

Port Arthur, TX · Local economy intelligence
Population
38,720
Median income
$42,076
Median age
30.9
Households
13,549

Top business opportunities in 77642

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Port Arthur, TX, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Toys & Games 75/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Childcare 70/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Auto Repair 67/100
    ~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Auto Parts 67/100
    ~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Prep School 66/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Dancing School 64/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Bicycle Parking 63/100
    ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Parking Entrance 63/100
    ~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Motorcycle Parking 63/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 77642.

Full demographic profile

Population38,720
Households13,549
Median household income$42,076
Per capita income$22,194
Median age30.9
% bachelor's degree or higher10.86%
% age 18–3419.806%
% age 65+7.585%
% renter-occupied41.376%
Median home value$90,800
Median gross rent$885
Unemployment rate6.824%

Nearby ZIPs in TX

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