ZIP Code 75974 -- Tenaha, TX

Shelby | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
2,592
Unknown
Median Income
$47,292
Home Value
$91,300
Median Rent
$642
Median Age
39.20
Diversity Index
75.30
Very High
Cost of Living
41.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.8%

About ZIP Code 75974

ZIP code 75974 in Tenaha, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 2,592. The median household income is $47,292, which is This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $91,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.9x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 41.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.20 years. Approximately 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Shelby, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,592
Median Age
39.20
Male Population
1,323
51.0%
Female Population
1,269
49.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
75.30 Very High
White
42.8%
Black or African American
29.0%
Hispanic or Latino
27.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
23.8%
Other Race
4.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$47,292
Mean Household Income
$65,375
Per Capita Income
$29,741
Below Poverty Line
28.7%

This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$91,300
Median Rent
$642
Total Housing Units
1,124
Occupied Units
928
Vacant Units
196
17.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1981
Owner Occupied
69.7%
Renter Occupied
30.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.9x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 69.7% Renter 30.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,141
Employment Rate
99.2%
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
81.5%
Carpool
12.3%
Public Transit
4.4%
Work from Home
1.5%

Cost of Living Index

41.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 75974 is 59.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Shelby

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
75935 Center 12,621 $49,239
75975 Timpson 3,671 $44,297
75954 Joaquin 3,607 $56,600
75973 Shelbyville 2,453 $67,023

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 75974

ZIP code 75974 (Tenaha, TX) has a total population of 2,592 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 75974 is $47,292 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 75974 is primarily located in Tenaha, Texas (TX). It falls within Shelby County.

The median home value in ZIP code 75974 is $91,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $642.

The median age in ZIP code 75974 is 39.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 75974 has a cost of living index of 40.96 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 75974, 14.10% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.76% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 75974 is 0.79%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.51% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.