| City: | Sheffield, Texas |
| County: | Pecos County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:59 AM |
| Population: | 222 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 432 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.6837, -101.9819 |
| Land Area: | 500.896 sq mi |
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Sheffield sits along Highway 290 in Pecos County, Texas, about 30 miles east of Fort Stockton. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Mail doesn't arrive any other way across this 186 square mile territory. The Sheffield post office maintains 123 PO Boxes for 108 occupied households, giving it an adoption rate of 1.14. Some boxes belong to ranchers and property owners in the surrounding countryside.
The population skews older here. Median age is 51.2 years, well above the Texas average. Only 9 residents are under 18 and just 6 are between 18 and 24. Most households consist of one or two people. Of the 108 occupied homes, 92 are owner-occupied, a rate of 85%.
Sheffield's economy runs on transportation, ranching, and public services. Of the working population, 42 people work in transportation and warehousing, 28 work in agriculture, and 25 work in government. Highway 290 connects Fort Stockton to the east and Ozona to the west, making this a corridor community. Median household income is $75,938, strong for a rural Texas town.
The housing stock tells two stories. There are 96 homes built before 1939, the original Sheffield. Then there are 48 mobile homes, which likely house ranch workers and newer arrivals. Of 181 total housing units, 73 sit vacant. Some (27 units) are marked as seasonal or occasional use, probably hunting cabins.
Education levels are surprisingly high. Nearly 59% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree, well above national and state averages. This suggests Sheffield attracts educated retirees or that ranch owners tend to be college-educated.
Street names reflect Sheffield's dual identity as a highway stop and small historic town.
ZIP Code 79781 has 222 residents and 108 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 51.2 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.8% male and 43.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.3%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 222Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 74Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 308 | 298 | 290 | 264 | 177 | 334 | 350 | 266 | 263 | 267 | 89 | 65 | 107 | 74 |
| Decennial Census | 303 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 222 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.2
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 54
| 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 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 29 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| White: | 145 | 61.18% |
| Black: | 15 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 65 | 27.43% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.27% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.69% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 2.11% |
| Total: | 237 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 126 | 56.76% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 96 | 43.24% | 54.0 years |
| Total: | 222 | 100% | 51.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 65 | 87.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 9 | 12.16% |
| Total Population: | 74 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 65 | 87.84% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 12.16% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $47,188 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.9%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (43.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,188 | $46,635 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,536 | $62,000 | $44,432 | $43,375 | $53,750 | $36,974 | $61,042 | $65,972 | $75,938 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $42,917 | $47,083 | $51,103 | $50,391 | $52,143 | $69,167 | $54,875 | $76,111 | $79,250 | $77,727 | $62,222 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $46,250 | $39,583 | $40,313 | $48,036 | $0 | $0 | $19,091 | $27,813 | $0 | $35,965 | $5,729 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $30,250 | $24,167 | $30,625 | $38,036 | $0 | $38,000 | $34,375 | $29,896 | $35,278 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $38,125 | $36,250 | $37,083 | $29,375 | $0 | $31,250 | $19,091 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 48 | 64.86% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 26 | 35.14% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 37.50% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 18.75% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 43.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 48 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $42,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $42,100 | $42,900 | $46,700 | $60,000 | $33,100 | $37,500 | $32,500 | $31,800 | $0 | $151,300 | $0 | $0 | $208,800 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $809 | $634 | $668 | $680 | $680 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19 | 41.30% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 58.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 50.55% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 45 | 49.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 44 | 48.35% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 47 | 51.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 74.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 22.00 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 12.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46 | 62.16% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 25.68% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 65 | 87.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 25.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 58 | 51.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 55 | 48.67% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 113 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 22.0% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 79781 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 82 people with an annual payroll of $8,500,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 134Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,489,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,500,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 82Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 79781 is located in Pecos County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 79781. It covers 500.896 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.025 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: | 500.896 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.025 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 58059.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4867340Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sheffield CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 79781 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.