City

Joaquin, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Texas

👥2,976Population
💰$47,473Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$87,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 18.6%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic18.6%
Black3.7%
Asian0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (4.1%)
HS Graduate649 (36.6%)
Some College158 (8.9%)
Associates472 (26.6%)
Bachelors122 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree302 (17%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College8.9%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,473 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$87,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units1,640
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Joaquin, TX

Joaquin is a city in Texas, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,976 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Joaquin is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,473 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Joaquin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Joaquin is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Joaquin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75954 2,976 $47,473 $87,300 $786 1.8% 23.9% 73.5%