75847 ZIP Code — Kennard, TX

Houston County, Texas

ZIP code 75847 is located in Kennard, Texas, within Houston County. It covers approximately 246.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,634 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 75847

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,969. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,634

population

246.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kennard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75834 Centralia (7.1 mi) 75926 Apple Springs (9.2 mi) 75856 Pennington (12.3 mi) 75969 Pollok (15.3 mi) 75904 Lufkin (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,634
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	225

Geography
Land area	246.03 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	31.3429
Longitude	-95.1067
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	60.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	9.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,634

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$52,969

Median household income

$23,766

Per capita income

$113,500

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

680

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	477	29.2%
18 and over	1,157	70.8%
65 and over	374	22.9%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Black or African American 8.6%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,410	85%
Black or African American	142	8.6%
Two or more races	82	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	60.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	9.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$52,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.4%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,500
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	33.0%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	30.4%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	44	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	82	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	159	28.8%
Households with children under 18	182	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	47.0%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	25.0%
Married	47.9%	39.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	4.0%	20.9%
Divorced	16.7%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.4%
Kindergarten	41	10.5%
Elementary school	197	50.5%
High school	79	20.3%
College / grad school	44	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.2%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 7.1%

Other services 6.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Retail trade 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.5%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	6.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	30.3%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.8

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 20.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,491	91.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,634	100.0%
Born in same state	1,623	99.3%
Born in different state	1,499	91.7%
Foreign born	11	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	471	28.8%
Italian	335	20.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	106	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75847

What city is ZIP code 75847 in?

ZIP code 75847 is primarily assigned to Kennard, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75847 in?

ZIP code 75847 falls within Houston County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75847 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 75847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75847?

The median home value in ZIP code 75847 is $113,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 75847?

Health data for ZIP code 75847 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 75847?

ZIP code 75847 has an estimated population of 1,634 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75847 in?

ZIP code 75847 observes the CST timezone.