ZIP Code 75973

ZIP code 75973 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 464.1 square miles in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas. The area is home to 2,599 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75973 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75973 sits at $67,023 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,117. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $130,800 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,024 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75973 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 75973 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →