City

Kress, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Swisher County  ·  Texas

👥1,064Population
💰$60,294Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$98,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.3% Female 40.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.4%Hispanic: 52.6%Black: 2.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White42.4%
Hispanic52.6%
Black2.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (2%)
HS Graduate259 (40.7%)
Some College47 (7.4%)
Associates75 (11.8%)
Bachelors92 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree150 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College7.4%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,294 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$98,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units540
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Kress, TX

Kress is a city in Texas, located in Swisher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,064 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Kress is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,294 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kress is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kress is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kress
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79052 1,064 $60,294 $98,200 $821 3.0% 38.1% 71.8%