City

Center, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Texas

👥12,651Population
💰$54,007Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$118,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.9%Hispanic: 23.6%Black: 16.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White55.9%
Hispanic23.6%
Black16.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma288 (3.9%)
HS Graduate3,124 (42.8%)
Some College1,402 (19.2%)
Associates882 (12.1%)
Bachelors467 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree1,138 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College19.2%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,007 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$118,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units5,753
Vacant Units918

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Center, TX

Center is a city in Texas, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,651 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Center is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,007 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Center is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.85%).

Center, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75935 12,651 $54,007 $118,100 $935 4.5% 22.0% 76.7%