ZIP 76539 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Kempner city, TX (76539)

Median Income

$95,899

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+408

Wealth inflow

Population

8,642

Unemployment

6.5%

2.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 408 for ZIP 76539 (Kempner city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.5%+75% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.0%-75% vs US avg

100

Establishments

436

Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.8%
Construction6.1%
Manufacturing5.0%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade11.9%
Transportation, utilities7.3%
Information2.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.9%
Professional, scientific, management10.2%
Education, health care, social25.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.5%
Other services3.8%
Public administration10.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 76539 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.1%, median income rose 13.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.5%.

Median Income

$95,899

+28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate