Kemp, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75143
Henderson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,619
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,897
- Median income Near-median income area
- $182,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kemp pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75143 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75143 (Kemp, TX) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.0 in 2023 to 351.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kemp, Henderson County, Texas, home to 14,619 residents across 461.2 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75143 reports a modest median household income of $67,897 (10% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,231. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $182,900 (26% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,275; owner occupancy is 82.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henderson County, so 75143 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 75143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kemp, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75143.
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 13
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75143, Kemp, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,619
Population
461.2
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75143?
41.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
4.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,897
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,231
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
41.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75143 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Kemp, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,897 46th percentile higher than 46% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,811housing units
6,811
Total Housing Units
5,341
Occupied Units
1,470
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,275
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75143 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 209 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 242 |
| 2022 | +30.6% | 316 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 322 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 351 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 216 business establishments in ZIP 75143, employing approximately 1,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,804,000.
216
Businesses
1,536
Employees
$52.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 52 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75143 vs 75105 →
ZIP 75143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75143
Kemp (75143)
14,619 residents
- 75156
Mabank (75156)
14,580 residents
- 75158 4,139
Scurry (75158)
4,139 residents
- 75105 301
Chatfield (75105)
301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75158
Scurry (75158)
$100,263 median income
- 75143
Kemp (75143)
$67,897 median income
- 75156
Mabank (75156)
$60,867 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75143 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75143, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,619 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75143 in?
ZIP code 75143 (Kemp) is located in Henderson County, Texas. Henderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henderson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75143?
ZIP code 75143 in Kemp, TX has a population of 14,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75143?
The median household income in ZIP 75143 is $67,897, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75143?
The median home value in ZIP 75143 is $182,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75143 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75143?
ZIP code 75143 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 1,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75143 are: Construction (52), Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75143 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75143?
In ZIP code 75143, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75143 is 41.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75143?
In ZIP code 75143, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75143 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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