75954 ZIP Code — Joaquin, TX

Shelby County, Texas

ZIP code 75954 is located in Joaquin, Texas, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 107.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409/430/936.

About ZIP code 75954

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $44,750. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,719

population

107.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Joaquin	Acceptable
Joaquin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71049 Logansport (8.5 mi) 75643 Gary (12.9 mi) 75974 Tenaha (12.9 mi) 75935 Center (13.7 mi) 75973 Shelbyville (15 mi) 71046 Keatchie (18.3 mi) 71419 Converse (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,719
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	419

Geography
Land area	107.44 sq mi
Water area	12.62 sq mi
Latitude	31.9120
Longitude	-94.0381
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409/430/936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	15.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,719

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$44,750

Median household income

$28,003

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,175

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

130

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

186

25–34

150

138

35–44

110

243

45–54

195

169

55–59

136

60–64

155

65–74

124

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	589	21.7%
18 and over	2,130	78.3%
65 and over	471	17.3%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Black or African American 3.9%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,384	83.6%
Two or more races	187	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	133	4.7%
Black or African American	112	3.9%
Other race	32	1.1%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	55.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	15.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
Median income	$44,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	53.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.7%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	83.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	581	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	161	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	250	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	135	12.0%
Households with children under 18	270	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	332	29.5%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	22.1%
Married	53.5%	54.0%
Separated	4.1%	1.2%
Widowed	4.3%	3.0%
Divorced	12.7%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.7%
Kindergarten	16	2.9%
Elementary school	294	53.8%
High school	137	25.1%
College / grad school	84	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.2%

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Retail trade 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 4.2%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 44.5%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	26.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.2%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	23.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,559	94.1%
Spanish	43	1.7%
Other Indo-European	43	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,665	98.0%
Born in same state	2,665	98.0%
Born in different state	1,787	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	2.0%
Not a US citizen	14	25.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	711	26.1%
Italian	225	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	213	7.8%
English	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75954

What city is ZIP code 75954 in?

ZIP code 75954 is primarily assigned to Joaquin, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75954 in?

ZIP code 75954 falls within Shelby County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75954?

27% of residents in ZIP code 75954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75954?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75954?

The median home value in ZIP code 75954 is $86,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 75954?

The median household income in ZIP code 75954 is $44,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 75954 in?

ZIP code 75954 observes the CST timezone.