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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
$77,404
Median income
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,892. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $1,460 monthly, and 0.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wichita County, letting you compare 76311 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 76311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheppard Afb, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 76311.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 76311?

20.8

Median Age

71.4%

Male

28.6%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.7%
African American 13.0%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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

$26,892

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

11.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 76311 ranks nationally

Sheppard Afb, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,404 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

758

Total Housing Units

732

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.3%
Renter 99.7%

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 76311 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 76311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
76306 Wichita Falls, TX 15,991 1.9 mi
76301 Wichita Falls, TX 16,540 4.7 mi
76309 Wichita Falls, TX 13,862 5.5 mi
76302 Wichita Falls, TX 13,206 7.3 mi
76305 Wichita Falls, TX 4,746 6.9 mi
76308 Wichita Falls, TX 19,677 8.3 mi
76354 Burkburnett, TX 11,270 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wichita County

76308 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 19,677
76310 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 17,989
76301 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 16,540
76306 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 15,991
76309 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 13,862
76302 standard
Wichita Falls, TX
Pop: 13,206

Related Areas

Wichita County Sheppard Afb, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.