County

Kent County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥683Population
💰$65,750Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🏠$95,858Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 4%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic14.4%
Black0.4%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.7%)
HS Graduate127 (27.1%)
Some College97 (20.7%)
Associates64 (13.7%)
Bachelors35 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree137 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College20.7%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,750 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$95,858 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units390
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Kent County, TX

Kent County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 683 residents. With a median age of 56.13, it is an older county.

Kent County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,749 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.

Housing in Kent County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $95,858 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $869. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kent County are primarily White (83.75%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Kent County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Kent County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79518 Girard 115 $34,063 $67,500 16.0% 6.9%
79528 Jayton 568 $72,165 $101,600 $869 5.8% 43.6%

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