Shepherd, TX · standard
ZIP Code 77371
San Jacinto County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,665
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,594
- Median income Above-median income area
- $195,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 6.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shepherd pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77371 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 77371 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shepherd, San Jacinto County, Texas, home to 7,665 residents across 329.0 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 77371 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,594 (11% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,622. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $195,000 (21% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,020; owner occupancy is 79.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in San Jacinto County, so 77371 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 77371
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shepherd, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77371.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 77371, Shepherd, 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
7,665
Population
329.0
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 77371?
37.6
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.9%
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?
$83,594
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$27,622
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 77371 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Shepherd, 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)
$83,594 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
3,479housing units
3,479
Total Housing Units
2,696
Occupied Units
783
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,020
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 77371, employing approximately 574 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,564,000.
69
Businesses
574
Employees
$23.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
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 77371 vs 77335 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77335 | Goodrich, TX | 2,350 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 77371, 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 (7,665 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 77371 in?
ZIP code 77371 (Shepherd) is located in San Jacinto County, Texas. San Jacinto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-jacinto-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77371?
ZIP code 77371 in Shepherd, TX has a population of 7,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77371?
The median household income in ZIP 77371 is $83,594, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77371?
The median home value in ZIP 77371 is $195,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77371?
The largest racial group in ZIP 77371 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77371?
ZIP code 77371 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77371?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77371 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77371?
In ZIP code 77371, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77371?
In ZIP code 77371, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77371?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77371 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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