ZIP Code 75847 -- Kennard, TX

Houston | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
1,328
Unknown
Median Income
$42,188
Home Value
$121,700
Median Rent
$1,105
Median Age
43.70
Diversity Index
36.70
Low
Cost of Living
62.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.0%

About ZIP Code 75847

ZIP code 75847 in Kennard, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 1,328. The median household income is $42,188, which is This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $121,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.70 years. Approximately 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Houston, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,328
Median Age
43.70
Male Population
737
55.5%
Female Population
591
44.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
36.70 Low
White
78.5%
Black or African American
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
4.7%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
12.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$42,188
Mean Household Income
$59,993
Per Capita Income
$26,195
Below Poverty Line
22.9%

This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$121,700
Median Rent
$1,105
Total Housing Units
986
Occupied Units
601
Vacant Units
385
39.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
77.9%
Renter Occupied
22.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 77.9% Renter 22.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
455
Employment Rate
96.0%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.9%
Carpool
13.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.2%

Cost of Living Index

62.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 75847 is 37.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 75847

ZIP code 75847 (Kennard, TX) has a total population of 1,328 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 75847 is $42,188 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 75847 is primarily located in Kennard, Texas (TX). It falls within Houston County.

The median home value in ZIP code 75847 is $121,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,105.

The median age in ZIP code 75847 is 43.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 75847 has a cost of living index of 62.91 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 75847, 17.78% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.80% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 75847 is 3.96%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.20% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.