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Kilgore, TX
City in Gregg County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75662.
Population
13,470
Land area
18.6sq mi
People per sq mi
724
ZIP codes
1
Kilgore and its ZIP codes
Kilgore at a glance
- Kilgore is about 6.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 223rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $66,295 a year, 16% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $1,010 a month.
Local data for Kilgore, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kilgore, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,295
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$1,010/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,173), German Americans (1,597), Irish Americans (1,397).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gregg County. PPP loans are for Kilgore.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,094
75,602 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,285
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$851M
FY 2026, $6,850 per person
How people get to work
Kilgore, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kilgore, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
647
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
258
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 37°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kilgore, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kilgore
1 in or overlapping Kilgore. Population shown
Cities near Kilgore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Clarksville CityCity | 8.9 mi | 6.4 |
| LakeportCity | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| White OakCity | 9.4 mi | 9.1 |
| New LondonCity | 10 mi | 8.6 |
| LongviewCity | 10 mi | 56.2 |
| OvertonCity | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| Warren CityCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| GladewaterCity | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| Lake CherokeeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| Union GroveCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| East MountainCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| EastonCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| ArpCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| HendersonCity | 17 mi | 12 |
| HallsvilleCity | 18 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kilgore, TX in?
- Kilgore is in Gregg County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Kilgore, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kilgore include 75662.
- What is the population of Kilgore, TX?
- About 13,470 people live in Kilgore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kilgore?
- Nearby places include Liberty City (5.8 mi), Clarksville City (8.9 mi), Lakeport (9.1 mi), White Oak (9.4 mi), New London (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023