Kilgore, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75662
Gregg County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,536
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,096
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kilgore pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75662 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 75662 (Kilgore, TX) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.7 in 2023 to 276.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75662 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kilgore, Gregg County, Texas, with 24,536 residents across 330.2 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75662 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,096 (7% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,043. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,900 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $968; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gregg County, so 75662 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 75662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kilgore, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75662.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 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 75662, Kilgore, 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
24,536
Population
330.2
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75662?
37.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
8.7%
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?
$70,096
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$30,043
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75662 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Kilgore, 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)
$70,096 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
9,675housing units
9,675
Total Housing Units
8,515
Occupied Units
1,160
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,900
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$968
Median Rent
1983
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75662 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 189 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 209 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 243 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 267 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 277 |
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 665 business establishments in ZIP 75662, employing approximately 10,697 people with a combined annual payroll of $638,003,000.
665
Businesses
10,697
Employees
$638.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 86 | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 79 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 10.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 61 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 35 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.2% |
| Information | 9 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 75662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75604
Longview (75604)
29,934 residents
- 75662
Kilgore (75662)
24,536 residents
- 75601
Longview (75601)
15,849 residents
- 75647
Gladewater (75647)
13,196 residents
- 75684 7,548
Overton (75684)
7,548 residents
- 75693 6,869
White Oak (75693)
6,869 residents
- 75682 473
New London (75682)
473 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75662 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75693
White Oak (75693)
$102,146 median income
- 75682
New London (75682)
$71,477 median income
- 75662
Kilgore (75662)
$70,096 median income
- 75604
Longview (75604)
$67,942 median income
- 75647
Gladewater (75647)
$65,809 median income
- 75601
Longview (75601)
$65,700 median income
- 75684
Overton (75684)
$57,273 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75662 ranks #3 of 7 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 75662, 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 (24,536 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 75662 in?
ZIP code 75662 (Kilgore) is located in Gregg County, Texas. Gregg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gregg-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75662?
ZIP code 75662 in Kilgore, TX has a population of 24,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75662?
The median household income in ZIP 75662 is $70,096, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75662?
The median home value in ZIP 75662 is $173,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75662 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75662?
ZIP code 75662 has 665 business establishments employing approximately 10,697 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75662?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75662 are: Retail trade (86), Wholesale trade (79), Accommodation and food services (68). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75662?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75662 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 75662?
In ZIP code 75662, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 75662?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75662 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75662?
In ZIP code 75662, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75662 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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