City

Shepherd, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  San Jacinto County  ·  Texas

👥7,548Population
💰$78,705Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$155,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓15.9%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 25.6%Black: 11.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic25.6%
Black11.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma101 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,773 (44.2%)
Some College944 (23.5%)
Associates558 (13.9%)
Bachelors364 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree273 (6.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 6.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College23.5%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate6.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,705 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$155,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units3,158
Vacant Units819

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Shepherd, TX

Shepherd is a city in Texas, located in San Jacinto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,548 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Shepherd is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,705 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Shepherd is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,008 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shepherd is less-educated. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (60.52%).

Shepherd, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Shepherd
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77371 7,548 $78,705 $155,300 $1,008 6.5% 15.9% 77.8%