Joaquin, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75954

Shelby County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,280
12/sq mi
$56,600
Median income
$91,700
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Joaquin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75954 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75954 covers 278.0 square miles in Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,280 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75954 reports a modest median household income of $56,600 (25% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,102. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.2%. Median home value sits at $91,700 (63% below the state average), median rent at $779 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Shelby County, letting you compare 75954 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 75954

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Joaquin, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75954.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 75954, Joaquin, 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

3,280

Population

278.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75954?

40.6

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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?

$56,600

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$31,102

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75954 ranks nationally

Joaquin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,600 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,832

Total Housing Units

1,432

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$91,700

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$779

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 75954, employing approximately 432 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,175,000.

58

Businesses

432

Employees

$23.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 20.7%
Retail trade 10 17.2%
Construction 8 13.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71049 Logansport, LA 3,460 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75954 in?
ZIP code 75954 (Joaquin) 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 75954?
ZIP code 75954 in Joaquin, TX has a population of 3,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75954?
The median household income in ZIP 75954 is $56,600, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75954?
The median home value in ZIP 75954 is $91,700, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75954 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75954?
ZIP code 75954 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75954 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (10), Construction (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75954?
In ZIP code 75954, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 75954?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75954 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75954?
In ZIP code 75954, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75954 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.