PlainZIP

Karnack, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75661

Harrison County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,807
9/sq mi
$41,929
Median income
$158,500
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Karnack pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75661 covers 330.2 square miles in Karnack, Harrison County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,807 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75661 reports a modest median household income of $41,929 (45% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,238. Local economic indicators show a 16.5% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $158,500 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $811 monthly, and 79.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 75661's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 75661

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Karnack, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75661.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 75661, Karnack, 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

2,807

Population

330.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75661?

54.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 55.0%
African American 21.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$41,929

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$31,238

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75661 ranks nationally

Karnack, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,929 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,619

Total Housing Units

1,063

Occupied Units

556

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$158,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 75661, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,379,000.

24

Businesses

78

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 25.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Harrison County Karnack, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75661 in? ▼
ZIP code 75661 (Karnack) is located in Harrison County, Texas. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75661? ▼
ZIP code 75661 in Karnack, TX has a population of 2,807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75661? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75661 is $41,929, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75661? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75661 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75661? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75661 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75661? ▼
ZIP code 75661 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75661? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75661 are: Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75661? ▼
In ZIP code 75661, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 75661? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75661 is 28.2 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 75661? ▼
In ZIP code 75661, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75661? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75661 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.