ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75662

Part of Kilgore, TX

Pop. 25,034·Gregg County·552nd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,308/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.5%

Month-over-Month

-1.1%

vs US Median

-$624

Reported rents

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ZIP 75662 · $1,308

More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$960

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,600

4 BR+

$1,810

Research median

$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75662 changed -0.5% over the year to August 2026. Across the 625 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +0.9%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,096) is $1,752 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,600); a 4-bedroom is $1,810.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75604, 9 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,036/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75662. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,696/yr

At $1,308/mo median

Location

CityKilgore

StateTX

CountyGregg County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.5% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75662 (Kilgore, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,034

Median income

$70,096

Median age

37.2

Renters

21.9%

Age distribution

28.3%

18.2%

27.3%

14.8%

Under 1828.3%

18–3418.2%

35–5427.3%

55–6411.3%

65+14.8%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

59.9%

13%

22.8%

White59.9%

Black13%

Hispanic22.8%

Asian0.5%

Other3.7%

Education (25+)

16.3%

31.1%

35.3%

17.3%

No HS diploma16.3%

HS diploma31.1%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+17.3%

Housing tenure

78.1%

21.9%

Owner78.1%

Renter21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75662 in Kilgore, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$62,407 → $70,096

up 12.3%

Population

25,153 → 25,034

down 0.5%

Renter share

22.9% → 21.9%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

17.2% → 17.3%

+0.1 pts

Median household income grew from $62,407 to $70,096 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.3% shift.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 75662 covers Kilgore, TX. The median rent here is $1,308/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($70,096/yr), ZIP 75662 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75662?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,308/mo in ZIP 75662. The local median household income is $70,096/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75662?

Rent in ZIP 75662 has been roughly flat over the past year, a -0.5% change.

How does ZIP 75662 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75662 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #552 of 687 at $1,308/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 75662 changed -0.5%, against a typical +0.9% across the 625 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.