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 Low-density area
- $42,188
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,195. The poverty rate is 22.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,700 (51% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,105; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Houston County, so 75847 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 75847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kennard, TX
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$26,195
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 75847 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Kennard, 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)
$42,188 7th percentile higher than 7% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
986housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75847, 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 (1,859 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 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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