City

Shelbyville, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Texas

👥2,564Population
💰$49,792Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$135,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.7%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 15.9%Other: 1.2%Race
White77.7%
Hispanic5.2%
Black15.9%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate437 (30%)
Some College302 (20.7%)
Associates241 (16.5%)
Bachelors209 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree267 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College20.7%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,792 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$135,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$934/mo
Total Housing Units1,422
Vacant Units415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Shelbyville, TX

Shelbyville is a city in Texas, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,564 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Shelbyville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,792 is below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Shelbyville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $934 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelbyville is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelbyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75973 2,564 $49,792 $135,700 $934 7.4% 32.7% 81.7%