City

Kenedy, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Karnes County  ·  Texas

👥7,023Population
💰$45,694Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$128,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.0% Female 35.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.7%Hispanic: 59.1%Black: 10.6%Asian: 3.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White24.7%
Hispanic59.1%
Black10.6%
Asian3.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
42%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,149 (27.9%)
Some College1,053 (25.6%)
Associates751 (18.3%)
Bachelors557 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree533 (13%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 25.6%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College25.6%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57%Renter: 43%Tenure
Owner57.0%
Renter43.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,694 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$128,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,043/mo
Total Housing Units2,375
Vacant Units564

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Kenedy, TX

Kenedy is a city in Texas, located in Karnes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,023 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Kenedy is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,694 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kenedy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,043 per month.

The population of Kenedy is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (59.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kenedy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78119 7,023 $45,694 $128,500 $1,043 4.6% 26.5% 57.0%