| City: | Sheridan, Texas |
| County: | Colorado County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:41 PM |
| Population: | 718 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 979 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.4453, -96.6535 |
| Land Area: | 29.586 sq mi |
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The ZIP maintains two rural carrier routes serving the community's scattered addresses. Seven street names appear in postal records, with Hickory Drive showing the most delivery activity at 2 records. Main Street, US Highway 90A, and several residential streets round out the delivery network. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, the system supports both box holders and rural route customers across 22.9 square miles.
With an average household size of 2.5, Sheridan fits the pattern of smaller, aging Texas towns where adult children have often moved away. The community's $60,528 median income falls below Texas averages but supports a stable lifestyle in rural Colorado County. About 88% of residents have high school diplomas, and the local economy includes 27 businesses serving the area. The post office itself employs staff who handle both PO Box operations and rural route logistics.
Of 492 total housing units, 291 are occupied year-round. The $214,500 median home value makes Sheridan affordable compared to Houston metro areas 70 miles to the east. Housing sits scattered across rural roads and small-town streets, with settlement patterns that make individual mailbox delivery impractical in many locations. That's where the PO Box system fills the gap, providing reliable service for residents who otherwise wouldn't have consistent mail access.
Street names mix classic small-town features (Main Street, numbered streets) with rural road names (Haines Road, Isam Lane) and a major highway route. The presence of US Highway 90A indicates Sheridan sits along a significant transportation corridor connecting small Texas communities. Hickory Drive's higher record count suggests it's one of the more developed residential streets, while scattered single-record streets show the area's spread-out character.
ZIP Code 77475 has 718 residents and 291 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 51.4 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.0%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 718Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 413Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 24.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,528Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 291Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $214,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 746 | 767 | 688 | 547 | 460 | 572 | 882 | 889 | 790 | 868 | 699 | 446 | 413 |
| Decennial Census | 773 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 718 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.4
Male Median Age: 49.8
Female Median Age: 56.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 35 | 17 | 33 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 4 |
| Female | 12 | 33 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 33 | 31 | 41 | 39 | 17 | 10 | 19 |
| Total | 33 | 52 | 47 | 28 | 37 | 22 | 23 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 53 | 50 | 64 | 75 | 60 | 35 | 18 | 23 |
| White: | 567 | 70.52% |
| Black: | 10 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 162 | 20.15% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.37% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 59 | 7.34% |
| Total: | 804 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 342 | 47.63% | 49.8 years |
| Females: | 376 | 52.37% | 56.1 years |
| Total: | 718 | 100% | 51.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 397 | 96.13% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 3.87% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 413 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 413 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $60,528, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $32,219 (113.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,796. Family households earn a median of $61,095 versus $46,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,720). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $59,038, which is much higher than the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $59,038 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.7%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 11.2%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (44.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,309 | $29,507 | $42,404 | $47,578 | $56,106 | $82,614 | $67,000 | $68,309 | $68,324 | $52,102 | $53,607 | $58,255 | $60,528 |
| Median Family Income | $42,589 | $46,339 | $55,066 | $62,865 | $62,738 | $83,295 | $67,192 | $68,603 | $68,665 | $52,201 | $54,063 | $58,654 | $61,095 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,453 | $16,953 | $30,541 | $30,455 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,712 | $46,375 |
| Median Male Income | $37,708 | $29,572 | $42,240 | $41,797 | $0 | $47,273 | $55,587 | $53,250 | $53,365 | $51,750 | $62,727 | $55,804 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $16,400 | $16,406 | $20,893 | $12,000 | $0 | $42,821 | $29,219 | $29,464 | $0 | $28,021 | $0 | $57,404 | $59,038 |
| Employed: | 119 | 30.83% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 3.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 252 | 65.28% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 10.92% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 27.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 53 | 44.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 16.81% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 119 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $214,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $178,000 (487.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), is down $675 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.89% (70.00% with a mortgage, 30.00% free-and-clear) and renters 11.11% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 54.27%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.62%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $36,500 | $36,000 | $58,700 | $71,400 | $74,600 | $80,900 | $77,500 | $84,900 | $85,600 | $175,200 | $184,300 | $186,900 | $214,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 40.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 15 | 60.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $675 | $665 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 140 | 62.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 60 | 26.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 25 | 11.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 225 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 225 | 45.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 267 | 54.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 492 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 341 | 69.31% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 2.03% |
| Other Units: | 141 | 28.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 492 | 100% |
In 2023, 9.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.50%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 14.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 35.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 66.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 6.50%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 7.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 25 | 7.51% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 206 | 61.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 55 | 16.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 2.10% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 9.01% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 298 | 89.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 9.01% |
| Private Insurance: | 145 | 30.27% |
| Public Insurance: | 276 | 57.62% |
| No Insurance: | 58 | 12.11% |
| Total: | 479 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 421 | 87.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.1% | 20.2% | 17.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.6% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 6.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 27 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 77475 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 223 people with an annual payroll of $15,023,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,763Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,292,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,023,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 223Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 77475 is located in Colorado County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 10th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 77475. It covers 29.586 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.502 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 29.586 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.502 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5070.95 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4867472Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sheridan CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 77475 is in the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.