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 Low-density area
- $56,600
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd 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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,102. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,700 (63% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $779; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Shelby County, so 75954 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 75954?
40.6
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
2.5%
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?
$56,600
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$31,102
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75954 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Joaquin, 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)
$56,600 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,832housing units
1,832
Total Housing Units
1,432
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,700
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75954 vs 71049 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71049 | Logansport, LA | 3,460 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75954, 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 (3,280 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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