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Shelby County
Shelbyville, TX
75973
75973 ZIP Code — Shelbyville, TX
Shelby County, Texas
ZIP code 75973 is located in
Shelbyville ,
Texas ,
within Shelby County .
It covers approximately 176.74 square miles and serves a population of
2,934 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 936 .
About ZIP code 75973
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,037. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 75973 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
2,934
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
419
Geography
Land area
176.74 sq mi
Water area
22.75 sq mi
Latitude
31.7079
Longitude
-93.9517
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
936
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.1%
55.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
22.6%
26.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.1%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$52,037
Median household income
$107,700
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 701 23.9% 18 and over 2,233 76.1% 65 and over 517 17.6% Median age 41.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,502 85.3% Black or African American 413 14.1% Two or more races 17 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.1%
55.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
22.6%
26.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.1%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
3.1%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 9.0% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 10.8% $35k–$50k 13.5% $50k–$75k 11.0% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 26.0% $150k–$200k 4.4% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $52,037
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $107,700 Median rent / month $975 Owner occupied 85.6% Renter occupied 14.4% Vacant 25.6% Single-family detached 57.2% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 42.1% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 11.8% 2000–2009 15.0% 1990–1999 14.1% 1980–1989 14.0% 1970–1979 22.7% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 1.0% 1939 or earlier 7.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 11.8% 2 bedrooms 36.3% 3 bedrooms 38.8% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 32.6% 2 vehicles 29.4% 3 or more 35.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 34.3% Electricity 55.5% Propane / LP gas 8.2% Wood 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 690 60.0% Cohabiting couple 62 5.4% Male householder, no spouse 155 13.5% Female householder, no spouse 243 21.1% Households with children under 18 389 33.8% Households with seniors (65+) 415 36.1% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.5% 21.9% Married 62.1% 58.2% Separated 1.1% 1.7% Widowed 6.2% 12.7% Divorced 1.0% 5.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 3.4% Kindergarten 26 4.6% Elementary school 335 59.8% High school 129 23.0% College / grad school 51 9.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Agriculture & mining
17.6%
Professional & management
14.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.8% Service 15.1% Sales & office 7.1% Natural resources & construction 21.4% Production & transportation 16.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.0% Government 10.2% Self-employed 13.9% Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.0% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.1% Work from home 3.1% Other means 3.6% Avg commute (minutes) 29.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.6%
Female-led households
41.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 22.1% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 19.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 44.9% High cholesterol 39.8% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.6% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 22.9% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 25.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.9% Visited dentist 48.4% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 19.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 148 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 7.0% 18–64 years 15.5% 65 and over 29.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.3% Public insurance 34.8% No insurance 12.2% Uninsured under 19 9.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,744 93.5% Spanish 73 2.7% Other Indo-European 73 2.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,882 98.2% Born in same state 2,878 98.1% Born in different state 2,306 78.6% Foreign born 4 0.1% Naturalized citizen 52 1.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 710 24.2% French 341 11.6% Italian 239 8.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 53 1.8% English 50 1.7% German 8 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.2% Internet access 93.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75973
What city is ZIP code 75973 in?
ZIP code 75973 is primarily assigned to Shelbyville, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75973 in?
ZIP code 75973 falls within Shelby County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75973?
26% of residents in ZIP code 75973 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 75973 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 75973 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 75973 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 75973 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75973?
The median home value in ZIP code 75973 is $107,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 75973 in?
ZIP code 75973 observes the CST timezone.
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