Sheppard Afb, TX · standard
ZIP Code 76311
Wichita County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,535
- 1,758/sq mi High-density area
- $77,404
- Median income Near-median income area
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sheppard Afb pairs an above-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1,758
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 76311 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 76311 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheppard Afb, Wichita County, Texas, home to 7,535 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 1,758 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 76311 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,404 (2% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,892. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 1.4%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is 11 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wichita County, so 76311 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 76311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheppard Afb, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76311.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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 76311, Sheppard Afb, 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
7,535
Population
4.3
Area (sq mi)
1,758
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 76311?
20.8
Median Age
71.4%
Male
28.6%
Female
7.5%
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?
$77,404
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$26,892
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
11.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 76311 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Sheppard Afb, 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)
$77,404 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
758housing units
758
Total Housing Units
732
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,460
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 76311, employing approximately 699 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,120,000.
30
Businesses
699
Employees
$29.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 10.0% |
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 76311 vs 76306 →
ZIP 76311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76308
Wichita Falls (76308)
19,677 residents
- 76301
Wichita Falls (76301)
16,540 residents
- 76306
Wichita Falls (76306)
15,991 residents
- 76309
Wichita Falls (76309)
13,862 residents
- 76302
Wichita Falls (76302)
13,206 residents
- 76354
Burkburnett (76354)
11,270 residents
- 76311 7,535
Sheppard Afb (76311)
7,535 residents
- 76305 4,746
Wichita Falls (76305)
4,746 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76311 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 76311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76305
Wichita Falls (76305)
$78,071 median income
- 76311
Sheppard Afb (76311)
$77,404 median income
- 76308
Wichita Falls (76308)
$74,772 median income
- 76354
Burkburnett (76354)
$68,721 median income
- 76302
Wichita Falls (76302)
$59,590 median income
- 76309
Wichita Falls (76309)
$54,159 median income
- 76306
Wichita Falls (76306)
$46,957 median income
- 76301
Wichita Falls (76301)
$41,947 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 76311 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 76311, 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 (7,535 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 76311 in?
ZIP code 76311 (Sheppard Afb) is located in Wichita County, Texas. Wichita County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wichita-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 76311?
ZIP code 76311 in Sheppard Afb, TX has a population of 7,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 76311?
The median household income in ZIP 76311 is $77,404, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 76311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 76311 is White at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 76311?
ZIP code 76311 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 76311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 76311 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 76311?
In ZIP code 76311, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 76311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 76311 is 11.1 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 76311?
In ZIP code 76311, approximately 0.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 76311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 76311 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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