77475 ZIP Code — Sheridan, TX

Colorado County, Texas

ZIP code 77475 is located in Sheridan, Texas, within Colorado County. It covers approximately 29.59 square miles and serves a population of 446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.

About ZIP code 77475

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,255. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 77475 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

446

population

29.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

77475 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 77475

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77475. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheridan	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	446
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	29.59 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	29.4453
Longitude	-96.6535
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	979

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	60.1%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.8%	4.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

446

Population

People per sq mi

70.1

Median age

$58,255

Median household income

$40,702

Per capita income

$186,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

462

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

117

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13	2.9%
18 and over	433	97.1%
65 and over	312	70.0%
Median age	70.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Other race 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	399	80.9%
Hispanic or Latino	47	9.5%
Two or more races	27	5.5%
Other race	20	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	45.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	60.1%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	20.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	9.8%	4.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 56.2%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	56.2%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$58,255

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 45.4%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 15.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	48.1%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	50.6%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	68.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	55	21.9%
Households with children under 18	5	2.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	80.1%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	3.0%
Married	74.4%	69.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	0.0%	9.0%
Divorced	1.7%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 59.0%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 20.3%

Public administration 18.1%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Professional & management 12.3%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	39.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.1%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	26.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	69.2%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	73.3%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	22.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	446	100.0%
Spanish	18	4.0%
Other Indo-European	18	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	446	100.0%
Born in same state	432	96.9%
Born in different state	406	91.0%
Foreign born	14	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	5.2%
Italian	20	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.3%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77475

What city is ZIP code 77475 in?

ZIP code 77475 is primarily assigned to Sheridan, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 77475 in?

ZIP code 77475 falls within Colorado County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 77475 have an older population?

70% of residents in ZIP code 77475 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 77475 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 77475 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 77475 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 77475 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 77475?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 77475 in?

ZIP code 77475 observes the CST timezone.