County

Shelby County, TX

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Texas

👥24,808Population
💰$51,221Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$111,930Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 19.1%Black: 15.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic19.1%
Black15.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma446 (3.1%)
HS Graduate5,479 (38.4%)
Some College2,435 (17.1%)
Associates2,650 (18.6%)
Bachelors1,034 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree2,211 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College17.1%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,221 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$111,930 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units11,778
Vacant Units2,382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Shelby County, TX

Shelby County is located in Texas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,808 residents. With a median age of 39.71, it is a middle-aged county.

Shelby County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,221 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 23.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Shelby County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $111,930 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $876. Homeownership rates are high at 74.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Shelby County are majority White (59.87%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Shelby County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Shelby County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
75935 Center 12,651 $54,007 $118,100 $935 4.5% 22.0%
75954 Joaquin 2,976 $47,473 $87,300 $786 1.8% 23.9%
75973 Shelbyville 2,564 $49,792 $135,700 $934 7.4% 32.7%
75974 Tenaha 2,744 $43,083 $94,100 $630 2.6% 22.5%
75975 Timpson 3,873 $51,714 $107,600 $892 2.4% 18.3%

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