Zip code 75662: Kilgore, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 75662?

75662 is assigned to Kilgore, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 75662 in?

75662 is mostly in Gregg County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 75662?

About 25,034 people live in 75662, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 75662?

The median household income in 75662 is $70,096.

Q: What zip codes are near 75662?

The closest zip codes to 75662 are 75663, 75666, 75684, 75682, 75603.

Residential delivery areaGregg CountyCentral Time

Population

25,034

Median household income

$70K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$174K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$968/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

127 sq mi

197 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 75662

75662 is a small-town zip code in Kilgore, Texas (Gregg County), covering 127 sq mi of land. About 25,034 people live here, or 197 per square mile. The median resident is 37.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $70,096 a year, 13% below the national median of $80,734. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $173,900, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $968 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.7 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.

How 75662 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate17.9%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%720th of 1,808 in TX
Residents under 1828.3%
92nd
U.S. 22% · TX 25%377th of 1,818 in TX
Self-employed workers12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%589th of 1,810 in TX
Housing vacancy12%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%905th of 1,794 in TX
Homeownership rate78.1%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%723rd of 1,792 in TX
Diversity index60.9
74th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.1389th of 1,818 in TX
Poverty rate16%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%635th of 1,794 in TX
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%693rd of 1,818 in TX
Foreign-born residents8.7%
46th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%902nd of 1,818 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.425
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478968th of 1,785 in TX
Rent-burdened renters48.5%
41st
U.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%823rd of 1,692 in TX
Population25,034
40th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,424489th of 1,818 in TX
Residents 65 and older14.8%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%1,018th of 1,818 in TX
Median household income$70,096
36th
U.S. $80,734 · TX $78,476855th of 1,712 in TX
Median age37.2
36th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.61,003rd of 1,817 in TX
Average commute23.7 min
34th
U.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min1,162nd of 1,738 in TX
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%987th of 1,810 in TX
Government workers11%
27th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%1,372nd of 1,810 in TX
Population density197/sq mi
21st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi787th of 1,818 in TX
Median earnings per worker$39,710
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TX $47,5751,178th of 1,794 in TX
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%889th of 1,810 in TX
Per capita income$30,043
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,185th of 1,813 in TX
Median gross rent$968
19th
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,070th of 1,511 in TX
Median home value$173,900
16th
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,028th of 1,679 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher17.3%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,172nd of 1,811 in TX
Work from home6.2%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,187th of 1,810 in TX
Healthcare workers5.9%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,297th of 1,810 in TX
Broadband access80.1%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,485th of 1,792 in TX

Measure	75662	Gregg	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.9%	16.5%	17.1%	8.4%	93rd	720th of 1,808
Residents under 18	28.3%	25.7%	25%	22%	92nd	377th of 1,818
Self-employed workers	12.9%	9.3%	10.5%	10%	82nd	589th of 1,810
Housing vacancy	12%	10.4%	9.4%	10.1%	79th	905th of 1,794
Homeownership rate	78.1%	60.3%	62.6%	65.2%	74th	723rd of 1,792
Diversity index	60.9	62.6	67.1	61.4	74th	389th of 1,818
Poverty rate	16%	16.1%	13.8%	12.5%	73rd	635th of 1,794
Veterans	7.3%	6.5%	6.2%	6.2%	70th	693rd of 1,818
Foreign-born residents	8.7%	8.2%	17.6%	14.1%	46th	902nd of 1,818
Income inequality (Gini)	0.425	0.456	0.478	0.483	42nd	968th of 1,785
Rent-burdened renters	48.5%	49.4%	51.7%	51.1%	41st	823rd of 1,692
Population	25,034	125,480	30,188,424	334,922,499	40th	489th of 1,818
Residents 65 and older	14.8%	16.1%	13.4%	17.2%	37th	1,018th of 1,818
Median household income	$70,096	$66,550	$78,476	$80,734	36th	855th of 1,712
Median age	37.2	35.9	35.6	38.9	36th	1,003rd of 1,817
Average commute	23.7 min	21.3 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	34th	1,162nd of 1,738
Unemployment rate	4%	3.6%	5.3%	5.2%	34th	987th of 1,810
Government workers	11%	10.6%	14.1%	14.5%	27th	1,372nd of 1,810
Population density	197/sq mi	459/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	21st	787th of 1,818
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,710	$41,635	$47,575	$49,666	20th	1,178th of 1,794
Tech workers	1.4%	1.4%	3.8%	3.8%	20th	889th of 1,810
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,043	$33,893	$40,752	$44,673	19th	1,185th of 1,813
Median gross rent	$968	$1,102	$1,403	$1,413	19th	1,070th of 1,511
Median home value	$173,900	$203,400	$283,800	$332,700	16th	1,028th of 1,679
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.3%	22.9%	33.8%	35.7%	14th	1,172nd of 1,811
Work from home	6.2%	7.2%	14.4%	15.1%	12th	1,187th of 1,810
Healthcare workers	5.9%	9.4%	8.6%	9.7%	7th	1,297th of 1,810
Broadband accessWeakness	80.1%	88.5%	91.4%	91%	5th	1,485th of 1,792

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

16%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.2

Under 18

28.3%

65 and over

14.8%

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Black13%
Hispanic23%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

60.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 8,515
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 74.1%
Married couples: 54.6%
Living alone: 22.5%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

75662

$70,096

Gregg Co.

$66,550

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,043

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.425

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

75662

$173,900

Gregg Co.

$203,400

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

75662

$968

Gregg Co.

$1,102

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 9,675
Owner-occupied: 78.1%
Vacant: 12%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.6%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

0.0%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

33%

20–29

23%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

12%

Office and admin

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Production

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Management

Food service

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

13%

Retail

11%

Education

10%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$39,710

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	75662	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,939	$74,888
Service	$21,583	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,111	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,175	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,674	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

31%

Some college

26%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4%
Households with broadband: 80.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.2%
No internet access: 16.7%
Without health insurance: 17.9%
Limited-English households: 2.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Kilgore
State: Texas
County: Gregg County
Center point: 32.3803° N, 94.8741° W
Land area: 127 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

75662 spans 3 counties

Gregg County53% of land
Rusk County40% of land
Smith County8% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Kilgore15% of zip
Liberty City (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 75662

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
75663	Kilgore, TX · PO box	1.3 mi	—	—	—
75666	Laird Hill, TX · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
75684	Overton, TX	8 mi	8,040	$57,273	$156,100
75682	New London, TX	9.4 mi	678	$71,477	$159,900
75603	Longview, TX	9.6 mi	6,061	$65,212	$185,800
75604	Longview, TX	9.6 mi	31,924	$67,942	$200,600
75607	Longview, TX · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
75615	Longview, TX · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
75693	White Oak, TX	11 mi	5,935	$102,146	$222,400
75647	Gladewater, TX	11 mi	13,299	$65,809	$167,700
75606	Longview, TX · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
75705	Tyler, TX	12 mi	1,704	$81,346	$197,200

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Questions about 75662

What city is zip code 75662?

75662 is assigned to Kilgore, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 75662 in?

75662 is mostly in Gregg County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 75662?

About 25,034 people live in 75662, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 75662 in?

75662 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 75662?

The median household income in 75662 is $70,096.

What zip codes are near 75662?

The closest zip codes to 75662 are 75663, 75666, 75684, 75682, 75603.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 75662, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.