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Shelby County
Tenaha, TX
75974
75974 ZIP Code — Tenaha, TX
Shelby County, Texas
ZIP code 75974 is located in
Tenaha ,
Texas ,
within Shelby County .
It covers approximately 101.32 square miles and serves a population of
2,726 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 936 .
About ZIP code 75974
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 $102,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $41,875. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 75974 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,726
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
419
Geography
Land area
101.32 sq mi
Water area
0.33 sq mi
Latitude
31.9342
Longitude
-94.2571
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
936
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.7%
55.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
26.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$41,875
Median household income
$102,000
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 803 29.5% 18 and over 1,923 70.5% 65 and over 465 17.1% Median age 38.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
25.8%
Group Count % White 1,529 50.5% Black or African American 781 25.8% Two or more races 339 11.2% Hispanic or Latino 301 9.9% Other race 77 2.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.7%
55.9%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
26.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.1%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.2% $10k–$15k 13.7% $15k–$25k 11.1% $25k–$35k 13.5% $35k–$50k 20.8% $50k–$75k 11.7% $75k–$100k 4.3% $100k–$150k 11.3% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 5.6% Median income $41,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $102,000 Median rent / month $666 Owner occupied 67.4% Renter occupied 32.6% Vacant 25.6% Single-family detached 54.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 35.4% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.6% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 17.7% 1980–1989 16.7% 1970–1979 20.4% 1960–1969 8.2% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 4.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 30.0% 3 bedrooms 51.1% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.8% 1 vehicle 26.6% 2 vehicles 39.9% 3 or more 23.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.0% Electricity 70.9% Propane / LP gas 15.4% Wood 2.2% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 410 43.7% Cohabiting couple 111 11.8% Male householder, no spouse 155 16.5% Female householder, no spouse 263 28.0% Households with children under 18 332 35.4% Households with seniors (65+) 328 34.9% Average household size 2.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.6% 35.4% Married 46.3% 37.9% Separated 3.3% 3.9% Widowed 3.8% 15.7% Divorced 15.0% 7.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.4% Bachelor's or higher 12.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 7.5% Kindergarten 11 1.6% Elementary school 337 48.4% High school 230 33.0% College / grad school 67 9.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.5%
Agriculture & mining
14.8%
Professional & management
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.1% Service 29.4% Sales & office 13.2% Natural resources & construction 21.5% Production & transportation 14.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.7% Government 14.0% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.0% Carpool 14.3% Public transit 2.1% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.2% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 26.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.9%
Female-led households
45.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.3% Retirement income 15.7% Supplemental Security 16.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 39.3% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 22.8% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 14.2% No health insurance 30.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 46.4% Cholesterol screening 87.1% Teeth loss 21.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 205 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 21.2% Under 18 10.1% 18–64 years 17.8% 65 and over 51.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.8% Public insurance 42.0% No insurance 29.4% Uninsured under 19 30.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,519 92.4% Spanish 147 5.8% Other Indo-European 144 5.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 3 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,494 91.5% Born in same state 2,459 90.2% Born in different state 1,962 72.0% Foreign born 35 1.3% Naturalized citizen 232 8.5% Not a US citizen 98 42.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 308 11.3% Italian 285 10.5%
Ancestry Count % French 122 4.5% English 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.4% Internet access 83.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75974
What city is ZIP code 75974 in?
ZIP code 75974 is primarily assigned to Tenaha, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75974 in?
ZIP code 75974 falls within Shelby County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75974?
30% of residents in ZIP code 75974 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 75974?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 75974 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 75974 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75974?
The median home value in ZIP code 75974 is $102,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 75974 in?
ZIP code 75974 observes the CST timezone.
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