City

Kerens, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Navarro County  ·  Texas

👥3,798Population
💰$62,528Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$156,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 18.4%Other: 5.6%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic11.6%
Black18.4%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma93 (4%)
HS Graduate650 (27.7%)
Some College293 (12.5%)
Associates391 (16.6%)
Bachelors398 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree524 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College12.5%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,528 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$156,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units1,655
Vacant Units290

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Kerens, TX

Kerens is a city in Texas, located in Navarro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,798 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Kerens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,528 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kerens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kerens is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kerens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75144 3,798 $62,528 $156,400 $847 3.9% 39.3% 74.8%