PlainZIP

Kennard, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75847

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

1,859
3/sq mi
$42,188
Median income
$121,700
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kennard pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75847 covers 619.7 square miles in Kennard, Houston County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,859 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75847 reports a modest median household income of $42,188 (44% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,195. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $121,700 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,105 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. To put 75847 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Houston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 75847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kennard, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75847.

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 75847, Kennard, 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

1,859

Population

619.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 75847?

43.7

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$42,188

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$26,195

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 75847 ranks nationally

Kennard, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,188 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

986

Total Housing Units

601

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$121,700

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,105

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 75847, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,031,000.

19

Businesses

158

Employees

$11.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 21.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 15.8%

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 75847 vs 75858 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
75858 Ratcliff, TX 43 2.8 mi

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Related Areas

Houston County Kennard, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75847 in? ▼
ZIP code 75847 (Kennard) is located in Houston County, Texas. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75847? ▼
ZIP code 75847 in Kennard, TX has a population of 1,859 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75847? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75847 is $42,188, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75847? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75847 is $121,700, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75847? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75847 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75847? ▼
ZIP code 75847 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75847? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75847 are: Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75847? ▼
In ZIP code 75847, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75847? ▼
In ZIP code 75847, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75847? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75847 is 22.9% 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.