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Keene, TX

City in Johnson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76059.

Population

6,691

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,283

ZIP codes

1

Keene and its ZIP codes

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Keene at a glance

  • Keene is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 350th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • The median household income is $51,695, 34% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,300 (21% below Texas) and median rent is $969 a month.

Local data for Keene, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Keene, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,695

Poverty rate

13.6%

Median home value

$225,300

Median rent

$969/mo

Homeownership

50.8%

Bachelor's or higher

23.1%

Median age

33.7

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,683), Filipino Americans (369), Irish Americans (306).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Keene.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,667

60,969 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,879

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,361 per person

PPP loans

$5.2M

44 loans, 960 jobs reported

Johnson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Keene, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.4%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Keene, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

821

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

510

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 34°F

36.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Keene, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.8%

U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

19.2%

U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts

ZIP codes in Keene

1 in or overlapping Keene. Population shown

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Cities near Keene

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Coyote FlatsCity3.8 mi1.8
JoshuaCity5.2 mi8.9
CleburneCity5.3 mi33.2
Cross TimberTown5.7 mi1.6
AlvaradoCity7 mi6.8
BriaroaksCity7 mi1.1
BurlesonCity7.4 mi29.2
The HomesteadsCensus-designated place11 mi3.8
Rio VistaCity11 mi1.1
CrowleyCity12 mi7.5
GodleyCity13 mi3.9
GrandviewCity13 mi2
RendonCensus-designated place14 mi24.6
VenusTown14 mi4.9
CovingtonCity16 mi0.8
EvermanCity16 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Keene, TX in?
Keene is in Johnson County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Keene, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Keene include 76059.
What is the population of Keene, TX?
About 6,691 people live in Keene, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Keene?
Nearby places include Coyote Flats (3.8 mi), Joshua (5.2 mi), Cleburne (5.3 mi), Cross Timber (5.7 mi), Alvarado (7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023