| ZIP Code | 75662 |
|---|---|
| City | Kilgore |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Gregg County |
| Area Code | 430/903 |
| Elevation | 335 ft |
| Latitude | 32.38033 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.8741 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48183 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 17.2% ▲ 72% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,116 (31%) |
| Some College | 2,410 (18.2%) |
| Associates | 2,194 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,719 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,702 (20.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,926 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,700 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,051/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,474 |
| Vacant Units | 1,249 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,474 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,249 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 75662 is located in Kilgore, Texas, within Gregg County. With a population of 24,570, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 75662 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,926 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 75662 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,051 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 75662 is majority White (59.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.2%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 75662 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 75662 in Kilgore, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,570 residents, a median household income of $65,926, and a median home value of $165,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.