76311 ZIP Code — Sheppard Afb, TX

Wichita County, Texas

ZIP code 76311 is located in Sheppard Afb, Texas, within Wichita County. It covers approximately 2.39 square miles and serves a population of 7,009 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 940.

About ZIP code 76311

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 98%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $91,048. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 47% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

7,009

population

2.39

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

76311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 76311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 76311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheppard Afb	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,009
Population density	2,933 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	485

Geography
Land area	2.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.9847
Longitude	-98.5039
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	940

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	49.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	46.9%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,009

Population

2,933

People per sq mi

20.2

Median age

$91,048

Median household income

$25,324

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,440

Median monthly rent

1.8%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

179

Under 5

158

5–9

142

10–14

1,937

15–19

748

1,504

20–24

581

683

25–34

263

225

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	971	13.9%
18 and over	6,038	86.1%
65 and over	17	0.2%
Median age	20.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.6%

Black or African American 14.5%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,897	66.6%
Black or African American	1,069	14.5%
Two or more races	461	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	343	4.7%
Other race	238	3.2%
Asian	208	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	27	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	49.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	46.9%	30.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 33.5%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	33.5%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$91,048

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 50.0%

$200k–$300k 50.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,440
Owner occupied	1.8%
Renter occupied	98.2%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	46.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.4%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	33.6%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	3.1%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	29.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	57.8%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.5%
Electricity	55.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Solar	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	483	74.3%
Cohabiting couple	39	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	65	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	9.7%
Households with children under 18	333	51.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	1.5%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	75.0%	60.8%
Married	24.1%	36.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.1%	0.8%
Divorced	0.6%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 17.0%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 23.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 19.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	345	28.8%
High school	214	17.9%
College / grad school	612	51.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.8%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Public administration 16.2%

Retail trade 12.4%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Professional & management 3.9%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Construction 2.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	33.5%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.0%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	60.1%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.4

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.3%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.9%
High blood pressure	10.2%
High cholesterol	11.5%
Diabetes	1.6%
Heart disease	0.9%
Stroke	0.4%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	3.8%
Kidney disease	0.7%
Pulmonary disease	1.5%
Cancer	0.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	31.6%
No physical activity	13.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	6.3%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	4.2%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.2%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	73.5%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	943	46.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.6%
Public insurance	12.5%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,761	96.5%
Spanish	160	2.4%
Other Indo-European	80	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	0.4%
Other languages	30	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,643	94.8%
Born in same state	6,432	91.8%
Born in different state	1,214	17.3%
Foreign born	211	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	366	5.2%
Not a US citizen	140	38.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	681	9.7%
French	427	6.1%
Arab	157	2.2%
Polish	97	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.2%
German	12	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.2%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	9.3%
Internet access	99.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 76311

What city is ZIP code 76311 in?

ZIP code 76311 is primarily assigned to Sheppard Afb, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 76311 in?

ZIP code 76311 falls within Wichita County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 76311 mostly rentals?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 76311 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 76311 have a large veteran population?

47% of civilians in ZIP code 76311 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 76311?

ZIP code 76311 has an estimated population of 7,009 residents, with a density of 2,938 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 76311?

The median household income in ZIP code 76311 is $91,048, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 76311 in?

ZIP code 76311 observes the CST timezone.