77640 ZIP Code — Port Arthur, TX: Downtown & Midtown
ZIP code 77640 covers downtown Port Arthur and the Midtown area — the city's historic commercial core, major hospital, and diverse residential neighborhoods.
ZIP code 77640 is the heart of Port Arthur — covering the city's historic downtown, Midtown neighborhoods, and the waterfront areas that made Port Arthur one of Texas's most important industrial ports. The Medical Center of Southeast Texas at 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd (Port Arthur, TX 77640) is the ZIP's largest institutional anchor, recognized by Healthgrades for America's 100 Best Coronary Intervention. This ZIP has the highest concentration of Port Arthur's government offices, civic institutions, and older residential neighborhoods.
What's in 77640?
- Downtown Port Arthur: The historic commercial district along Proctor Street and adjacent blocks. - Midtown: A dense residential area with a mix of housing types, long-established churches, and neighborhood businesses. - Port Arthur waterfront: Access to the Sabine-Neches Waterway and the ship channel that drives the city's industrial economy. - Lakeview area: Residential streets near Lake Sabine.
Key Landmarks
| Landmark | Address | |---|---| | The Medical Center of Southeast Texas | 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640 | | Port Arthur City Hall | 444 4th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 | | Museum of the Gulf Coast | 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 | | Lamar State College Port Arthur | 1401 Proctor St, Port Arthur, TX 77640 |
Schools
77640 is primarily served by Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD), which operates 13 campuses across the city. See our Port Arthur ISD school guide for campus details, ratings, and enrollment information.
Utilities
- Electric distribution: Entergy Texas (800-368-3749); choose from retail providers on the deregulated market - Water/Sewer: City of Port Arthur Utilities — (409) 983-8101 - Internet: Spectrum, AT&T, and satellite options serve this area
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