ZIP Code 75847

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Kennard · Houston County · Texas

Population
1,859

3/sq mi

Median income
$42,188

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$121,700

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.8%

Median age 43.7

Land area
619.7 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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

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

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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.

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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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