ZIP Code 75847
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Kennard · Houston County · Texas
- Population
- 1,859
- Median income
- $42,188
- Median home value
- $121,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.8%
- Land area
- 619.7 sq mi
3/sq mi
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
Chicago
ZIP code 75847 in Kennard, Texas has a population of 1,859. The median household income is $42,188, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $121,700, 56% below the US average. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 619.7 square miles in Kennard, Houston County, Texas. The area is home to 1,859 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75847 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75847 sits at $42,188 (44% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,195. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 75847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Houston County, so you can benchmark 75847 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 75847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75847.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 75847?
43.7
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$42,188
Median Household Income
-44% vs state
$26,195
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
986
Total Housing Units
601
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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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Official Data Resources for Kennard, TX
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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