City

Kemp, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  Texas

👥14,676Population
💰$68,996Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$173,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 13.5%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic13.5%
Black2.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma240 (2.7%)
HS Graduate3,133 (35.1%)
Some College1,526 (17.1%)
Associates1,496 (16.8%)
Bachelors764 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,761 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College17.1%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,996 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$173,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,163/mo
Total Housing Units7,088
Vacant Units1,641

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Kemp, TX

Kemp is a city in Texas, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,676 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Kemp is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,996 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kemp is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,163 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kemp is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.17%).

Kemp, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Kemp
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75143 14,676 $68,996 $173,200 $1,163 3.6% 28.3% 81.4%