City

Kermit, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Winkler County  ·  Texas

👥6,160Population
💰$88,365Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$118,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23%Hispanic: 71.4%Black: 4.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White23.0%
Hispanic71.4%
Black4.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma223 (7.4%)
HS Graduate1,193 (39.5%)
Some College639 (21.1%)
Associates358 (11.8%)
Bachelors276 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree335 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 7.4%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS7.4%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College21.1%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,365 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$118,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units2,644
Vacant Units364

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Kermit, TX

Kermit is a city in Texas, located in Winkler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,160 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Kermit is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,365 is above the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kermit is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kermit is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (71.38%).

Kermit, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Kermit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79745 6,160 $88,365 $118,200 $907 2.1% 20.2% 85.0%