3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 776xxPort Arthur, TX area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 776 changed +1.4% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +1.6% for Texas and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 77611–77665. Most of its 2010 population lived in Jefferson County (40%), Orange County (30%), Hardin County (19%). Communities in the region include Orange, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches, Lumberton. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +32.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +228%
- National rank (1 year)
- 723rd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 776 vs Texas and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 776: 327.6
- Texas: 409.6
- Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro: 313.3
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 776 | TX | U.S. | Gap vs TX | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.4% | +1.6% | +3.0% | −0.1 pts | −1.6 pts |
| 3 years | +13.4% | +6.2% | +12.9% | +7.2 pts | +0.5 pts |
| 5 years | +32.9% | +34.4% | +41.3% | −1.5 pts | −8.4 pts |
| 10 years | +72.1% | +87.1% | +93.3% | −15.0 pts | −21.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +228% | +310% | +292% | −82.0 pts | −64.0 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 776 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +224% | $971,057 |
| Q2 2000 | +180% | $838,991 |
| Q2 2005 | +134% | $700,535 |
| Q2 2010 | +86.0% | $558,041 |
| Q2 2015 | +79.4% | $538,176 |
| Q2 2020 | +41.6% | $424,901 |
| Q2 2021 | +32.9% | $398,714 |
| Q2 2023 | +13.4% | $340,132 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.4% | $304,348 |
How ZIP3 776 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 776 ranks 723rd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 32nd of 47 in Texas. Its one-year change is −1.6 pts versus the nation and −0.1 pts versus Texas. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 723rd of 882 | 32nd of 47 |
| 3 years | 557th of 882 | 7th of 47 |
| 5 years | 758th of 882 | 36th of 47 |
| 10 years | 709th of 882 | 37th of 47 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 637th of 879 | 38th of 47 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 776
ZIP3 776's index peaked in Q3 2009, fell 5.0% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q1 2014, about 4.5 years after the top. Today it sits +83.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 776 | Q3 2009 | Q2 2011 | -5.0% | Q1 2014 (4.5 yrs) | +83.7% |
| TX | Q1 2009 | Q2 2011 | -4.2% | Q2 2013 (4.2 yrs) | +134% |
| Metro | Q4 2009 | Q2 2011 | -5.3% | Q4 2014 (5 yrs) | +78.0% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 776's index has changed +48.0% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 776 after inflation | TX after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.3% | -2.2% | -0.5% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.3% | -3.3% | +4.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +7.2% | +8.3% | +7.5% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +23.8% | +34.5% | +22.0% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +48.0% | +85.0% | +41.5% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 776
Regional estimate
$516,373
- Estimated gain
- $216,373
- Index change
- +72.12%
- Start index
- 190.31
- End index
- 327.57
ZIP3 776 (Port Arthur, TX area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 777 · Beaumont, TX area | TX | +3.4% | +33.3% | +213% |
| 706 · Lake Charles, LA area | LA | +4.3% | +15.1% | +182% |
| 775 · Pasadena, TX area | TX | +4.7% | +33.5% | +289% |
| 773 · Houston, TX area | TX | +3.3% | +43.9% | +292% |
| 770 · Houston, TX area | TX | +1.9% | +25.5% | +355% |
| 759 · Lufkin, TX area | TX | +2.9% | +43.8% | +323% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 327.57 |
| Q1 2026 | 319.69 |
| Q4 2025 | 325.52 |
| Q3 2025 | 318.44 |
| Q2 2025 | 322.89 |
| Q1 2025 | 321.01 |
| Q4 2024 | 310.51 |
| Q3 2024 | 302.70 |
| Q2 2024 | 297.49 |
| Q1 2024 | 309.16 |
| Q4 2023 | 287.85 |
| Q3 2023 | 295.78 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 776?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 776, the regional index changed +1.4% over the year to Q2 2026, +32.9% over five years, +72.1% over ten years, and +228% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 776 appreciating faster than Texas and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +1.4% compares with +1.6% for Texas and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −1.6 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −8.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 776?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 776. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 77611 to 77665 (30 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.