Kent County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
749
population (2021)
-7.3%
pop change since 2010
48263
FIPS code
Kent County ZIP code map
About Kent County
Kent County is located in Texas and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 749 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.3% from 808 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kent County is 48263.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 749 |
| 2010 population | 808 |
| Change | -7.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48263 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kent County
ZIP codes for Kent County, TX (2)
Demographics & statistics
639
Population
49.8
Median age
$56,863
Median household income
$29,314
Per capita income
$37,500
Median home value
$465
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
Unemployment
362
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
19
28
5–9
32
25
10–14
29
17
15–19
20
8
20–24
9
15
25–34
18
29
35–44
34
12
45–54
13
4
55–59
4
36
60–64
40
49
65–74
55
47
75–84
54
12
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 165 | 27.3% |
| 18 and over | 474 | 72.7% |
| 65 and over | 230 | 31.1% |
| Median age | 49.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
6.5%
Other race
4.2%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 563 | 80.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 29 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
17.1%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
22.8%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $56,863 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
46.9%
$50k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k–$300k
5.7%
$300k–$500k
11.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $37,500 |
| Median rent / month | $465 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 46.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 37.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% |
| Electricity | 46.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 135 | 51.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 2.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 11.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 86 | 35.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 55 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 130 | 52.9% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.0% | 13.9% |
| Married | 50.3% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 26.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 27.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
34.7%
Some college, no degree
31.2%
Associate's degree
2.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 95 | 62.2% |
| High school | 22 | 16.6% |
| College / grad school | 27 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Agriculture & mining
12.3%
Finance & real estate
12.2%
Professional & management
11.7%
Retail trade
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Public administration
8.7%
Information
4.6%
Construction
3.8%
Other services
2.6%
Manufacturing
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.1% |
| Service | 6.7% |
| Sales & office | 7.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.4% |
| Production & transportation | 6.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.9% |
| Government | 25.9% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.1% |
| High cholesterol | 41.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 9.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 21.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 2.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 26.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 28.3% |
| 65 and over | 53.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 603 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 36 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 36 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 634 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 628 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 578 | 91.2% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 75 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 40 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 22 | 3.4% |
| English | 2 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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