City

Kilgore, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Gregg County  ·  Texas

👥24,570Population
💰$65,926Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$165,700Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.1%Hispanic: 23.5%Black: 11.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.5%Race
White59.1%
Hispanic23.5%
Black11.3%
Asian0.6%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma132 (1%)
HS Graduate4,116 (31%)
Some College2,410 (18.2%)
Associates2,194 (16.5%)
Bachelors1,719 (13%)
Graduate Degree2,702 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College18.2%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,926 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$165,700 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,051/mo
Total Housing Units9,474
Vacant Units1,249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Kilgore, TX

Kilgore is a city in Texas, located in Gregg County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,570 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Kilgore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,926 is near the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kilgore is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,051 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kilgore is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.06%).

Kilgore, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kilgore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75662 24,570 $65,926 $165,700 $1,051 3.5% 33.3% 78.3%

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