Center, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75935
Shelby County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,685
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,239
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Center pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75935 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75935 (Center, TX) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.1 in 2023 to 307.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75935 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center, Shelby County, Texas, home to 13,685 residents across 918.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75935 reports a modest median household income of $49,239 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,476. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,500 (55% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $786; owner occupancy is 73.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 75935.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 75935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Center, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75935.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75935, Center, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,685
Population
918.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75935?
36.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
9.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$49,239
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$24,476
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75935 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Center, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,239 14th percentile higher than 14% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,724housing units
5,724
Total Housing Units
4,831
Occupied Units
893
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$786
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75935 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.4% | 235 |
| 2021 | +0.2% | 235 |
| 2022 | +27.5% | 300 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 320 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 308 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 376 business establishments in ZIP 75935, employing approximately 5,776 people with a combined annual payroll of $253,424,000.
376
Businesses
5,776
Employees
$253.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 56 | 14.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 30 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 15 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.7% |
| Information | 9 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75935, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,685 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Shelby County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75935 in?
ZIP code 75935 (Center) is located in Shelby County, Texas. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75935?
ZIP code 75935 in Center, TX has a population of 13,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75935?
The median household income in ZIP 75935 is $49,239, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75935?
The median home value in ZIP 75935 is $111,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75935 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75935?
ZIP code 75935 has 376 business establishments employing approximately 5,776 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75935 are: Retail trade (56), Finance and insurance (40), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75935?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75935 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75935?
In ZIP code 75935, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75935?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75935 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75935?
In ZIP code 75935, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75935 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 75935's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 75935 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Center, TX ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.