Sheldon
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas
Sheldon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Harris County, Texas, with 2,361 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Channelview, 4.7 miles S.
- 2,361residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 950 / sq mipopulation density
- 77049ZIP code
About Sheldon
Sheldon is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in northeastern Harris County, Texas, United States, located completely inside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston. The Sheldon area is located along Beltway 8 and US Highway 90, approximately twelve miles (19 km) northeast of Downtown Houston.
Since the 1950s, the population growth of Sheldon has grown to extend past the statistical census-designated place (CDP) boundary originally delineated by the United States Census Bureau. The local understanding of the area is that it corresponds to that of boundary of the Sheldon Independent School District.
Residential and commercial development in Sheldon has increased since the 2000s, gradually transforming the once rural area into one of the Houston area's fast growing suburban communities by percentage.
The population for the area within the CDP was 2,361 at the 2020 census. Zip codes that correspond to the Sheldon area include 77049 and 77044.
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Living in Sheldon
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median rent
- $1,756/mo
- Median age
- 27.9
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Sheldon had 2,361 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,361 |
|---|---|
| Density | 950 per sq mi (367 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheldon at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,361 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.8598° N, 95.1332° W |
| ZIP code | 77049 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4867376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheldon
- Channelview4.7 mi S
- Barrett4.9 mi E
- Cloverleaf5.5 mi SW
- Highlands5.6 mi SE
- Crosby5.9 mi NE
- Atascocita9.0 mi NW
- Jacinto City9.1 mi SW
- Galena Park10.0 mi SW
- Deer Park11.7 mi S
- Humble11.8 mi NW
- Baytown12.1 mi SE
- Pasadena14.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon
What county is Sheldon in?
Sheldon is in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of Sheldon, TX?
2,361 people lived in Sheldon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheldon, TX?
The ZIP code of Sheldon is 77049.
What is the elevation of Sheldon?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheldon?
Channelview (4.7 mi), Barrett (4.9 mi), Cloverleaf (5.5 mi), Highlands (5.6 mi), Crosby (5.9 mi).
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