City

Kountze, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Texas

👥9,384Population
💰$70,183Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 8%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.6%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic8.0%
Black6.1%
Asian0.1%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma114 (2.1%)
HS Graduate2,143 (39.7%)
Some College943 (17.5%)
Associates763 (14.1%)
Bachelors411 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,020 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College17.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,183 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units4,063
Vacant Units547

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Kountze, TX

Kountze is a city in Texas, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,384 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Kountze is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,183 is near the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kountze is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kountze is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kountze
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77625 9,384 $70,183 $115,100 $1,060 8.1% 26.5% 80.0%